Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in China

China: Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities was 4.8 in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
4.8
World rank
88th
of 97 countries
All-time high
38.3
in 1987
All-time low
4.8
in 2017
Years of data
13
1987–2017

Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in China, 1987–2017

0102030401987200220171987: 38.31990: 32.31992: 381995: 31.21998: 19.82000: 17.82002: 21.82005: 11.72008: 9.82009: 92010: 9.42013: 8.12017: 4.8

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in China is 4.8, measured in 2017. That is the lowest value across all 13 years on record.

The figure is down 51.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in China peaked at 38.3 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 4.8, in 2017.

That places China 88th out of 97 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 38.3 38.3 38.3 1
1990s 30.32 19.8 38 4
2000s 14.02 9 21.8 5
2010s 7.43 4.8 9.4 3

Countries ranked near China

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  4. 88 Iran 4.8 compare
  5. 90 Jamaica 4.6 compare
  6. 91 United States 3.8 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in China?
Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in China was 4.8 in 2017, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities recorded in China?
The highest recorded value was 38.3 in 1987.
What is the lowest prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities recorded in China?
The lowest recorded value was 4.8 in 2017.
How does China rank for prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities?
China ranks 88th out of 97 countries with data for 2017.
Is prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities rising or falling in China?
Over the last ten years it is down 51.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this China 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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About this data

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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