Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in China
China: Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities was 4.8 in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in China, 1987–2017
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 85 Azerbaijan 6.6 compare
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- 88 Iran 4.8 compare
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- 91 United States 3.8 compare
More reference data data for China
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Manure Management 1,546 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure left on Pa 92,945 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1,480 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure Management 54,644 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 303.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 18.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 303.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 392,076 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure applied to 43,889 (2050)
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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