Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Nicaragua

Nicaragua: Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities was 17.3 in 2012. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2012)
17.3
World rank
57th
of 97 countries
All-time high
30.5
in 1998
All-time low
17.3
in 2012
Years of data
7
1993–2012

Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Nicaragua, 1993–2012

01020301993200220121993: 29.61998: 30.52001: 25.12004: 18.82005: 21.52007: 23.12012: 17.3

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Nicaragua is 17.3, measured in 2012. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.

The figure is down 31.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Nicaragua peaked at 30.5 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 17.3, in 2012.

That places Nicaragua 57th out of 97 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 30.05 29.6 30.5 2
2000s 22.12 18.8 25.1 4
2010s 17.3 17.3 17.3 1

Countries ranked near Nicaragua

  1. 55 Ecuador 17.4 compare
  2. 55 Ghana 17.4 compare
  3. 58 Bolivia 16.1 compare
  4. 59 Maldives 15.3 compare
  5. 60 Morocco 14.2 compare

See the full ranking of 97 places β†’

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All data for Nicaragua β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Nicaragua?
Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Nicaragua was 17.3 in 2012, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities recorded in Nicaragua?
The highest recorded value was 30.5 in 1998.
What is the lowest prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities recorded in Nicaragua?
The lowest recorded value was 17.3 in 2012.
How does Nicaragua rank for prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities?
Nicaragua ranks 57th out of 97 countries with data for 2012.
Is prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities rising or falling in Nicaragua?
Over the last ten years it is down 31.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Nicaragua 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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