Peru - Prevalence of Stunting Among Female Children
Since 2014, Peru Prevalence of Stunting Among Female Children decreased by 4.5points year on year. With 10.9 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2019, the country was ranked number 12 comparing other countries in Prevalence of Stunting Among Female Children. Peru is overtaken by Ghana, which was number 11 at 16.8 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Kuwait with 4.5 Percent of Children Under 5. Chad, India and Bangladesh respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Kuwait recorded the best 5 years average growth at +5.8points per year, while Peru recorded the worst performance at -4.5points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 10.90 |
| 2018 | 11.90 |
| 2017 | 12.00 |
| 2016 | 12.20 |
| 2015 | 13.70 |
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How does Peru rank in Prevalence of Stunting Among Female Children?
| # | 14 Countries | Percent of Children Under 5 | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Guatemala
|
46.10 % | 2015 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Chad
|
38.60 % | 2015 | NA | +0.8 % | View data | |
| 11 |
#11
Ghana
|
16.80 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 12 |
#12
Peru
|
10.90 % | 2019 | -8.4 % | -4.5 % | View data | |
| 13 |
#13
Kuwait
|
4.50 % | 2014 | -2.2 % | +5.8 % | View data | |