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
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%.
Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 51 | — |
| 2001 | 44.4 | -12.9% |
| 2007 | 45.8 | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 43.4 | -5.2% |
| 2013 | 42.7 | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 41.8 | -2.1% |
| 2023 | 44.7 | +6.9% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 44.7 is above the median for low income countries, which is 33.1, 1.4× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 44.7 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 28.5, 1.6× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 3 Niger 47.7 compare
- 4 East Timor 46.7 compare
- 5 Guatemala 46 compare
- 7 Afghanistan 44.6 compare
- 8 Madagascar 39.8 compare
- 9 Central African Republic 37.9 compare
More reference data data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure Management 380.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.18 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 3,062 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure applied 313.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Crop Residues 483.39 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Burning - Crop 57.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Agricultural 2,624 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0.2179 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure left on 1,764 (2050)
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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