Childhood stunting rates in Poland
Poland: Childhood stunting rates was 2.0% in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Childhood stunting rates in Poland, 1925–2015
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 Poland is 2.0%, measured in 2015.
That represents a change of up 55.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, childhood stunting rates in Poland peaked at 32.1% in 1925 and was at its lowest, 0.9%, in 1995.
Poland ranks 28th of 34 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Childhood stunting rates in Poland, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 32.1% | — |
| 1935 | 20.4% | -36.5% |
| 1945 | 9.8% | -51.9% |
| 1955 | 8.7% | -11.4% |
| 1965 | 3.1% | -64.2% |
| 1975 | 3.8% | +22.4% |
| 1985 | 2.3% | -40.8% |
| 1995 | 0.9% | -59.9% |
| 2005 | 1.3% | +40.5% |
| 2015 | 2.0% | +55.8% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 2.0% is above the median for high income countries, which is 2.0%, 1.0× the median. (13 countries reporting)
- Poland's 2.0% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.6%, 1.2× the median. (7 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 32.1% | 32.1% | 32.1% | 1 |
| 1930s | 20.4% | 20.4% | 20.4% | 1 |
| 1940s | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 1 |
| 1950s | 8.7% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 1 |
| 1960s | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1 |
| 1970s | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1 |
| 1980s | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1 |
| 1990s | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1 |
| 2000s | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Poland
- 25 United States 3.2% compare
- 26 Japan 2.8% compare
- 27 New Zealand 2.3% compare
- 29 Australia 1.9% compare
- 30 South Korea 1.7% compare
- 31 Belgium 1.6% compare
More reference data data for Poland
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.499 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 9.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.8896 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 43.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.84 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is childhood stunting rates in Poland?
- Childhood stunting rates in Poland was 2.0% 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 Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 32.1% in 1925.
- What is the lowest childhood stunting rates recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9% in 1995.
- How does Poland rank for childhood stunting rates?
- Poland ranks 28th out of 34 countries with data for 2015.
- Is childhood stunting rates rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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.