Childhood stunting rates in Taiwan
Taiwan: Childhood stunting rates was 4.1% in 1985. ◆ Volatile
Childhood stunting rates in Taiwan, 1925–1985
Source: Schneider et al. (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 1985, childhood stunting rates in Taiwan stood at 4.1%. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
That represents a change of down 41.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, childhood stunting rates in Taiwan peaked at 71.7% in 1925 and was at its lowest, 4.1%, in 1985.
Taiwan ranks 21st of 34 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 71.7% | 71.7% | 71.7% | 1 |
| 1930s | 61.4% | 61.4% | 61.4% | 1 |
| 1960s | 24.9% | 24.9% | 24.9% | 1 |
| 1970s | 7.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% | 1 |
| 1980s | 4.1% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Taiwan
More reference data data for Taiwan
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Frequently asked questions
- What is childhood stunting rates in Taiwan?
- Childhood stunting rates in Taiwan was 4.1% in 1985, according to Schneider et al. (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest childhood stunting rates recorded in Taiwan?
- The highest recorded value was 71.7% in 1925.
- What is the lowest childhood stunting rates recorded in Taiwan?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.1% in 1985.
- How does Taiwan rank for childhood stunting rates?
- Taiwan ranks 21st out of 34 countries with data for 1985.
- Is childhood stunting rates rising or falling in Taiwan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Taiwan 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.