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.
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
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.0963 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.0987 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.4249 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5675 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.2735 °C (2025)
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- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
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.