Childhood stunting rates in Myanmar
Myanmar: Childhood stunting rates was 33.0% in 2015. ▼ Falling
Childhood stunting rates in Myanmar, 1945–2015
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 Myanmar is 33.0%, measured in 2015. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is down 17.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, childhood stunting rates in Myanmar peaked at 61.5% in 1945 and was at its lowest, 33.0%, in 2015.
That places Myanmar 6th out of 34 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the top quarter.
Childhood stunting rates in Myanmar, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 61.5% | — |
| 1985 | 61.4% | -0.1% |
| 1995 | 56.9% | -7.4% |
| 2005 | 39.8% | -30.1% |
| 2015 | 33.0% | -17.0% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 33.0% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 24.5%, 1.3× the median. (8 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 33.0% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.4%, 9.6× the median. (8 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 61.5% | 61.5% | 61.5% | 1 |
| 1980s | 61.4% | 61.4% | 61.4% | 1 |
| 1990s | 56.9% | 56.9% | 56.9% | 1 |
| 2000s | 39.8% | 39.8% | 39.8% | 1 |
| 2010s | 33.0% | 33.0% | 33.0% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More reference data data for Myanmar
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 11.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 11.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 25.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 73.24 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 13.8 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is childhood stunting rates in Myanmar?
- Childhood stunting rates in Myanmar was 33.0% 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 Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 61.5% in 1945.
- What is the lowest childhood stunting rates recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 33.0% in 2015.
- How does Myanmar rank for childhood stunting rates?
- Myanmar ranks 6th out of 34 countries with data for 2015.
- Is childhood stunting rates rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Myanmar 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.