Childhood stunting rates in Kuwait
Kuwait: Childhood stunting rates was 3.8% in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Childhood stunting rates in Kuwait, 1975–2015
Source: Schneider et al. (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2015, childhood stunting rates in Kuwait stood at 3.8%.
That represents a change of up 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, childhood stunting rates in Kuwait peaked at 14.9% in 1985 and was at its lowest, 3.4%, in 1995.
Kuwait ranks 23rd of 34 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.5% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 1 |
| 1980s | 14.9% | 14.9% | 14.9% | 1 |
| 1990s | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1 |
| 2000s | 3.7% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 1 |
| 2010s | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
More reference data data for Kuwait
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- Summer temperature anomalies 0.7222 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.1686 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.2 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is childhood stunting rates in Kuwait?
- Childhood stunting rates in Kuwait was 3.8% 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 Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 14.9% in 1985.
- What is the lowest childhood stunting rates recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.4% in 1995.
- How does Kuwait rank for childhood stunting rates?
- Kuwait ranks 23rd out of 34 countries with data for 2015.
- Is childhood stunting rates rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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.