Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Bhutan

Bhutan: Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities was 17.9 in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
17.9
World rank
51st
of 97 countries
All-time high
60.9
in 1987
All-time low
17.9
in 2023
Years of data
5
1987–2023

Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Bhutan, 1987–2023

20304050601987200520231987: 60.91999: 47.72008: 34.92010: 33.52023: 17.9

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Bhutan is 17.9, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.

That represents a change of down 46.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Bhutan peaked at 60.9 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 17.9, in 2023.

Bhutan ranks 51st of 97 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 60.9 60.9 60.9 1
1990s 47.7 47.7 47.7 1
2000s 34.9 34.9 34.9 1
2010s 33.5 33.5 33.5 1
2020s 17.9 17.9 17.9 1

Countries ranked near Bhutan

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  4. 52 Kenya 17.6 compare
  5. 53 Gambia 17.5 compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Bhutan?
Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Bhutan was 17.9 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities recorded in Bhutan?
The highest recorded value was 60.9 in 1987.
What is the lowest prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities recorded in Bhutan?
The lowest recorded value was 17.9 in 2023.
How does Bhutan rank for prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities?
Bhutan ranks 51st out of 97 countries with data for 2023.
Is prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities rising or falling in Bhutan?
Over the last ten years it is down 46.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Bhutan data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
97 places, 955 data points, 1985–2024
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