Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan: Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities was 14.1 in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
14.1
Change on year
up 64.0%
World rank
61st
of 97 countries
All-time high
32.4
in 1997
All-time low
8.6
in 2021
Years of data
8
1997–2023

Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Kyrgyzstan, 1997–2023

10152025301997201020231997: 32.42006: 18.12009: 22.62012: 17.92014: 12.92018: 11.82021: 8.62023: 14.1

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2023, prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Kyrgyzstan stood at 14.1.

The figure is up 64.0% on the previous year and down 21.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Kyrgyzstan peaked at 32.4 in 1997 and was at its lowest, 8.6, in 2021.

Kyrgyzstan ranks 61st of 97 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Kyrgyzstan, year by year

Annual values for Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Kyrgyzstan, 1997 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1997 32.4
2006 18.1 -44.1%
2009 22.6 +24.9%
2012 17.9 -20.8%
2014 12.9 -27.9%
2018 11.8 -8.5%
2021 8.6 -27.1%
2023 14.1 +64.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 32.4 32.4 32.4 1
2000s 20.35 18.1 22.6 2
2010s 14.2 11.8 17.9 3
2020s 11.35 8.6 14.1 2

Countries ranked near Kyrgyzstan

  1. 58 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 16.1 compare
  2. 59 Maldives 15.3 compare
  3. 60 Morocco 14.2 compare
  4. 62 Tajikistan 13.7 compare
  5. 63 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 13.4 compare
  6. 64 Egypt 12.8 compare
  7. 64 Romania 12.8 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Kyrgyzstan?
Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Kyrgyzstan was 14.1 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities recorded in Kyrgyzstan?
The highest recorded value was 32.4 in 1997.
What is the lowest prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities recorded in Kyrgyzstan?
The lowest recorded value was 8.6 in 2021.
How does Kyrgyzstan rank for prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities?
Kyrgyzstan ranks 61st out of 97 countries with data for 2023.
Is prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities rising or falling in Kyrgyzstan?
Over the last ten years it is down 21.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Kyrgyzstan 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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