China vs Uganda: Malnutrition: Number of children who are stunted
China
2.35 million
in 2024
Uganda
1.90 million
in 2024
China rank
14th
Uganda rank
17th
Malnutrition: Number of children who are stunted over time
- China
- Uganda
How they compare
China currently reports 2.35 million against 1.90 million in Uganda, a difference of 455,200.
That makes China's figure about 1.2 times Uganda's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 14th and Uganda ranks 17th 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.