Share of children who are stunted vs. improved sanitation facilities in Romania
Romania: Share of children who are stunted vs. improved sanitation facilities was 12.8% in 2002. ▲ Rising
Share of children who are stunted vs. improved sanitation facilities in Romania, 1991–2002
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of children who are stunted vs. improved sanitation facilities in Romania is 12.8%, measured in 2002.
The figure is down 8.6% on the previous year and up 14.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children who are stunted vs. improved sanitation facilities in Romania peaked at 15.3% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 11.2%, in 1991.
That places Romania 64th out of 97 countries with data for 2002, putting it in the middle of the range.
Share of children who are stunted vs. improved sanitation facilities in Romania, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 11.2% | — |
| 1999 | 15.3% | +36.6% |
| 2000 | 12.8% | -16.3% |
| 2001 | 14.0% | +9.4% |
| 2002 | 12.8% | -8.6% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 12.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.8%, 3.4× the median. (11 countries reporting)
- Romania's 12.8% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.6%, 1.9× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13.2% | 11.2% | 15.3% | 2 |
| 2000s | 13.2% | 12.8% | 14.0% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More reference data data for Romania
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.689 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.04 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 21.54 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.75 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children who are stunted vs. improved sanitation facilities in Romania?
- Share of children who are stunted vs. improved sanitation facilities in Romania was 12.8% in 2002, according to World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of children who are stunted vs. improved sanitation facilities recorded in Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 15.3% in 1999.
- What is the lowest share of children who are stunted vs. improved sanitation facilities recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.2% in 1991.
- How does Romania rank for share of children who are stunted vs. improved sanitation facilities?
- Romania ranks 64th out of 97 countries with data for 2002.
- Is share of children who are stunted vs. improved sanitation facilities rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Romania data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of children who are stunted vs. improved sanitation facilities. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
A child is defined as stunted if their height-for-age is more than two standard deviations below the median for the international reference population ages 0-59 months. Improved sanitation facilities are those designed to separate excreta from human contact hygienically.