Childhood stunting rates in Philippines
Philippines: Childhood stunting rates was 37.6% in 2015. ▼ Falling
Childhood stunting rates in Philippines, 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 Philippines is 37.6%, measured in 2015. That is the lowest value across all 6 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, childhood stunting rates in Philippines peaked at 58.4% in 1965 and was at its lowest, 37.6%, in 2015.
Philippines ranks 4th of 34 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Childhood stunting rates in Philippines, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 58.4% | — |
| 1975 | 57.8% | -1.0% |
| 1985 | 48.0% | -16.9% |
| 1995 | 40.9% | -14.8% |
| 2005 | 37.7% | -7.9% |
| 2015 | 37.6% | -0.3% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 37.6% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10.9%, 3.4× the median. (10 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 37.6% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3.4%, 10.9× the median. (8 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 58.4% | 58.4% | 58.4% | 1 |
| 1970s | 57.8% | 57.8% | 57.8% | 1 |
| 1980s | 48.0% | 48.0% | 48.0% | 1 |
| 1990s | 40.9% | 40.9% | 40.9% | 1 |
| 2000s | 37.7% | 37.7% | 37.7% | 1 |
| 2010s | 37.6% | 37.6% | 37.6% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
More reference data data for Philippines
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 12.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 7.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 10.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 67.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.76 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is childhood stunting rates in Philippines?
- Childhood stunting rates in Philippines was 37.6% 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 58.4% in 1965.
- What is the lowest childhood stunting rates recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 37.6% in 2015.
- How does Philippines rank for childhood stunting rates?
- Philippines ranks 4th out of 34 countries with data for 2015.
- Is childhood stunting rates rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Philippines 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.