Childhood stunting rates in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Childhood stunting rates was 34.2% in 2015. ▼ Falling
Childhood stunting rates in Bangladesh, 1965–2015
Source: Schneider et al. (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for childhood stunting rates in Bangladesh is 34.2%, measured in 2015. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is down 30.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, childhood stunting rates in Bangladesh peaked at 86.8% in 1965 and was at its lowest, 34.2%, in 2015.
That places Bangladesh 5th out of 34 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the top quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 86.8% | 86.8% | 86.8% | 1 |
| 1980s | 77.9% | 77.9% | 77.9% | 1 |
| 1990s | 66.0% | 66.0% | 66.0% | 1 |
| 2000s | 49.5% | 49.5% | 49.5% | 1 |
| 2010s | 34.2% | 34.2% | 34.2% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Bangladesh
More reference data data for Bangladesh
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - IPCC Agriculture 2,532 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 37.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 105.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 24.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Manure Management 106.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Burning - Crop residues 18.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Enteric Fermentation 1,329 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 14.25 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is childhood stunting rates in Bangladesh?
- Childhood stunting rates in Bangladesh was 34.2% in 2015, according to Schneider et al. (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest childhood stunting rates recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 86.8% in 1965.
- What is the lowest childhood stunting rates recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.2% in 2015.
- How does Bangladesh rank for childhood stunting rates?
- Bangladesh ranks 5th out of 34 countries with data for 2015.
- Is childhood stunting rates rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is down 30.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
- The figures come from Schneider et al. (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Childhood stunting rates. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Share of children between 2 and 10 years old who are stunted, so shorter than would be expected for their age. Stunting is a sign of long-term malnutrition or poor health in early childhood.