Childhood stunting rates in Belgium
Belgium: Childhood stunting rates was 1.6% in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Childhood stunting rates in Belgium, 1915–2015
Source: Schneider et al. (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2015, childhood stunting rates in Belgium stood at 1.6%.
Over the whole period, childhood stunting rates in Belgium peaked at 38.6% in 1915 and was at its lowest, 1.1%, in 1995.
That places Belgium 31st out of 34 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Childhood stunting rates in Belgium, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 38.6% | — |
| 1965 | 2.0% | -94.8% |
| 1975 | 1.6% | -20.8% |
| 1995 | 1.1% | -34.0% |
| 2015 | 1.6% | +51.0% |
Belgium compared with similar countries
- Belgium's 1.6% is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.0%, 81% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
- Belgium's 1.6% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.6%, 1.0× the median. (7 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 38.6% | 38.6% | 38.6% | 1 |
| 1960s | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1 |
| 1970s | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1 |
| 1990s | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1 |
| 2010s | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Belgium
More reference data data for Belgium
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9298 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1382 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.09 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7526 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is childhood stunting rates in Belgium?
- Childhood stunting rates in Belgium was 1.6% 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 Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 38.6% in 1915.
- What is the lowest childhood stunting rates recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.1% in 1995.
- How does Belgium rank for childhood stunting rates?
- Belgium ranks 31st out of 34 countries with data for 2015.
- Where does this Belgium 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.