Peru - Prevalence of Stunting Among Children
Since 2014, Peru Prevalence of Stunting Among Children fell by 5.4points year on year. In 2019, the country was number 50 among other countries in Prevalence of Stunting Among Children at 11.2 Percent of Children Under 5. Peru is overtaken by Oman, which was number 49 at 11.4 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Thailand at 10.5 Percent of Children Under 5. Niger, Guatemala and Chad respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Nigeria witnessed the best average annual growth at +2.6points per year, while Kazakhstan was the worst growing country at -9.4points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 11.20 |
| 2018 | 12.20 |
| 2017 | 12.90 |
| 2016 | 13.10 |
| 2015 | 14.70 |
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How does Peru rank in Prevalence of Stunting Among Children?
| # | 61 Countries | Percent of Children Under 5 | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Burundi
|
54.20 % | 2019 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Niger
|
47.90 % | 2019 | -1.2 % | +2.6 % | View data | |
| 49 |
#49
Oman
|
11.40 % | 2017 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 50 |
#50
Peru
|
11.20 % | 2019 | -8.2 % | -5.4 % | View data | |
| 51 |
#51
Thailand
|
10.50 % | 2016 | NA | NA | View data | |