Senegal - Prevalence of Stunting Among Children
Since 2014, Senegal Prevalence of Stunting Among Children showed no change. At 18.8 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2019, the country was ranked number 39 among other countries in Prevalence of Stunting Among Children. Senegal is overtaken by Malaysia, which was ranked number 38 with 20.7 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Ghana with 17.5 Percent of Children Under 5. Niger, Guatemala and Chad respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Nigeria recorded the best 5 years average 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 | 18.80 |
| 2018 | |
| 2017 | 16.50 |
| 2016 | 17.10 |
| 2015 | 20.70 |
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How does Senegal 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 | |
| 38 |
#38
Malaysia
|
20.70 % | 2016 | +16.9 % | NA | View data | |
| 39 |
#39
Senegal
|
18.80 % | 2019 | NA | +0.0 % | View data | |
| 40 |
#40
Ghana
|
17.50 % | 2017 | NA | NA | View data | |