South Africa - Prevalence of Stunting Among Children
In 2016, the country was ranked number 25 among other countries in Prevalence of Stunting Among Children at 27.4 Percent of Children Under 5. South Africa is overtaken by Guinea-Bissau, which was number 24 at 27.6 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Mali with 26.9 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 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 27.40 |
| 2015 | |
| 2014 | |
| 2013 | |
| 2012 | 27.20 |
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How does South Africa 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 | |
| 24 |
#24
Guinea-Bissau
|
27.60 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 25 |
#25
South Africa
|
27.40 % | 2016 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 26 |
#26
Mali
|
26.90 % | 2018 | NA | NA | View data | |