Share of children younger than 5 who suffer from stunting in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Share of children younger than 5 who suffer from stunting 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
Share of children younger than 5 who suffer from stunting in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 1995–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, share of children younger than 5 who suffer from stunting in Congo, Democratic Republic of the stood at 44.7.
That represents a change of up 4.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children younger than 5 who suffer from stunting in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 51 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 41.8, in 2017.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 6th of 97 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Share of children younger than 5 who suffer from stunting in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 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% |
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 Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- 3 Niger 47.7 compare
- 4 Timor-Leste 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 Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure Management 380.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.31 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Burning - Crop 57.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Crop Residues 483.39 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.66 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure left on 1,764 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0.2179 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.9 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children younger than 5 who suffer from stunting in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Share of children younger than 5 who suffer from stunting in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was 44.7 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of children younger than 5 who suffer from stunting recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The highest recorded value was 51 in 1995.
- What is the lowest share of children younger than 5 who suffer from stunting recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was 41.8 in 2017.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for share of children younger than 5 who suffer from stunting?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 6th out of 97 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of children younger than 5 who suffer from stunting rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Congo, Democratic Republic of the data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of children younger than 5 who suffer from stunting. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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