Nigeria - Prevalence of Stunting Among Male Children
Since 2014, Nigeria Prevalence of Stunting Among Male Children rose 2.9points year on year. At 40.8 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2019, the country was number 4 among other countries in Prevalence of Stunting Among Male Children. Nigeria is overtaken by Chad, which was number 3 at 40.9 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by India at 38.3 Percent of Children Under 5. Kuwait witnessed the best average annual growth at +11.7points per year, while Peru was the worst growing country at -6.3points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 40.80 |
| 2018 | 39.40 |
| 2017 | |
| 2016 | 45.70 |
| 2015 | 35.60 |
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How does Nigeria rank in Prevalence of Stunting Among Male Children?
| # | 15 Countries | Percent of Children Under 5 | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Guatemala
|
47.30 % | 2015 | NA | NA | View data |
| 2 |
#2
Ethiopia
|
41.40 % | 2016 | NA | -2.2 % | View data |
| 3 |
#3
Chad
|
40.90 % | 2015 | NA | +0.3 % | View data |
| 4 |
#4
Nigeria
|
40.80 % | 2019 | +3.5 % | +2.9 % | View data |
| 5 |
#5
India
|
38.30 % | 2015 | NA | NA | View data |