Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Democratic Republic of Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo: Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities was 44.7 in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
44.7
World rank
6th
of 97 countries
All-time high
51
in 1995
All-time low
41.8
in 2017
Years of data
7
1995–2023

Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1995–2023

02040601995200920231995: 512001: 44.42007: 45.82010: 43.42013: 42.72017: 41.82023: 44.7

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Democratic Republic of Congo is 44.7, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 51 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 41.8, in 2017.

Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 6th of 97 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 51 51 51 1
2000s 45.1 44.4 45.8 2
2010s 42.63 41.8 43.4 3
2020s 44.7 44.7 44.7 1

Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo

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  3. 5 Guatemala 46 compare
  4. 7 Afghanistan 44.6 compare
  5. 8 Madagascar 39.8 compare
  6. 9 Central African Republic 37.9 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Democratic Republic of Congo was 44.7 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The highest recorded value was 51 in 1995.
What is the lowest prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The lowest recorded value was 41.8 in 2017.
How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities?
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 6th out of 97 countries with data for 2023.
Is prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Over the last ten years it is up 4.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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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