Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in South Africa
South Africa: Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities was 21.3 in 2017. ▼ Falling
Latest (2017)
21.3
Change on year
down 22.3%
World rank
43rd
of 97 countries
All-time high
30.1
in 1999
All-time low
21.2
in 2015
Years of data
6
1994–2017
Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in South Africa, 1994–2017
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 21.3 for prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in 2017.
The figure is down 22.3% on the previous year and down 14.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in South Africa peaked at 30.1 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 21.2, in 2015.
South Africa ranks 43rd of 97 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 28.7 | — |
| 1999 | 30.1 | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 25 | -16.9% |
| 2015 | 21.2 | -15.2% |
| 2016 | 27.4 | +29.2% |
| 2017 | 21.3 | -22.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 29.4 | 28.7 | 30.1 | 2 |
| 2000s | 25 | 25 | 25 | 1 |
| 2010s | 23.3 | 21.2 | 27.4 | 3 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More reference data data for South Africa
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7468 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 41.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 63.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in South Africa?
- Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in South Africa was 21.3 in 2017, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 30.1 in 1999.
- What is the lowest prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.2 in 2015.
- How does South Africa rank for prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities?
- South Africa ranks 43rd out of 97 countries with data for 2017.
- Is prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Africa 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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