Sri Lanka - Prevalence of Stunting Among Children
With 17.3 Percent of Children Under 5 in 2016, the country was number 41 comparing other countries in Prevalence of Stunting Among Children. Sri Lanka is overtaken by Ghana, which was number 40 at 17.5 Percent of Children Under 5 and is followed by Sao Tome and Principe with 17.2 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 witnessed the worst performance at -9.4points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 17.30 |
| 2015 | |
| 2014 | |
| 2013 | |
| 2012 | 14.60 |
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How does Sri Lanka 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 | |
| 40 |
#40
Ghana
|
17.50 % | 2017 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 41 |
#41
Sri Lanka
|
17.30 % | 2016 | NA | NA | View data | |
| 42 |
#42
Sao Tome and Principe
|
17.20 % | 2014 | NA | NA | View data | |