Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Colombia

Colombia: Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities was 12.7 in 2016. ▼ Falling

Latest (2016)
12.7
World rank
66th
of 97 countries
All-time high
25.7
in 1986
All-time low
12.6
in 2010
Years of data
7
1986–2016

Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Colombia, 1986–2016

01020301986200120161986: 25.71988: 21.81995: 19.62000: 18.22005: 162010: 12.62016: 12.7

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2016, prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Colombia stood at 12.7.

The figure is down 20.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Colombia peaked at 25.7 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 12.6, in 2010.

Colombia ranks 66th of 97 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 23.75 21.8 25.7 2
1990s 19.6 19.6 19.6 1
2000s 17.1 16 18.2 2
2010s 12.65 12.6 12.7 2

Countries ranked near Colombia

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  2. 64 Egypt 12.8 compare
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  4. 67 Iraq 12.6 compare
  5. 68 Mexico 12.5 compare
  6. 69 Thailand 12.4 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Colombia?
Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Colombia was 12.7 in 2016, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities recorded in Colombia?
The highest recorded value was 25.7 in 1986.
What is the lowest prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities recorded in Colombia?
The lowest recorded value was 12.6 in 2010.
How does Colombia rank for prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities?
Colombia ranks 66th out of 97 countries with data for 2016.
Is prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities rising or falling in Colombia?
Over the last ten years it is down 20.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Colombia 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
Last refreshed