Benin vs Rwanda: Stunting vs. GDP per capita

Benin
34.1%
in 2021
Rwanda
33.1%
in 2020
Benin rank
17th
Rwanda rank
19th

Stunting vs. GDP per capita over time

  • Benin
  • Rwanda
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How they compare

Benin currently reports 34.1% against 33.1% in Rwanda, a difference of 1.0%.

Benin ranks 17th and Rwanda ranks 19th of 97 countries.

Rwanda has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Rwanda Difference Ahead
1990s 32.4% 45.4% 13.0% Rwanda
2010s 32.2% 34.8% 2.6% Rwanda

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher stunting vs. gdp per capita, Benin or Rwanda?
Benin, at 34.1% against 33.1% in Rwanda as of 2021.
What is the difference in stunting vs. gdp per capita between Benin and Rwanda?
1.0%, with Benin ahead.
How do Benin and Rwanda rank globally for stunting vs. gdp per capita?
Benin ranks 17th and Rwanda ranks 19th of 97 countries.
Where does this data come from?
World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Stunting vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Stunting vs. GDP per capita
Unit
%
Source
World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
97 places, 955 data points, 1985–2024
Last refreshed

Stunting measures the share of children younger than 5 years that are too short for their age. GDP per capita is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.