China vs Niger: Malnutrition: Number of children who are stunted
China
2.35 million
in 2024
Niger
2.31 million
in 2024
China rank
14th
Niger rank
15th
Malnutrition: Number of children who are stunted over time
- China
- Niger
How they compare
China currently reports 2.35 million against 2.31 million in Niger, a difference of 41,100.
Across all 25 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 14th and Niger ranks 15th of 162 countries.
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About this data
The number of children younger than five who are stunted – significantly shorter than the average for their age, as a consequence of poor nutrition or repeated infection.