Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Stunting vs level of prosperity over time was 44.6 in 2022. ▼ Falling
Latest (2022)
44.6
World rank
7th
of 97 countries
All-time high
59.3
in 2004
All-time low
38.2
in 2018
Years of data
5
1997–2022
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Afghanistan, 1997–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Afghanistan recorded 44.6 for stunting vs level of prosperity over time in 2022.
The figure is up 10.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Afghanistan peaked at 59.3 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 38.2, in 2018.
Afghanistan ranks 7th of 97 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 53.2 | — |
| 2004 | 59.3 | +11.5% |
| 2013 | 40.4 | -31.9% |
| 2018 | 38.2 | -5.4% |
| 2022 | 44.6 | +16.8% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 44.6 is above the median for low income countries, which is 33.1, 1.3× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Afghanistan's 44.6 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 12, 3.7× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 53.2 | 53.2 | 53.2 | 1 |
| 2000s | 59.3 | 59.3 | 59.3 | 1 |
| 2010s | 39.3 | 38.2 | 40.4 | 2 |
| 2020s | 44.6 | 44.6 | 44.6 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 4 East Timor 46.7 compare
- 5 Guatemala 46 compare
- 6 Democratic Republic of Congo 44.7 compare
- 8 Madagascar 39.8 compare
- 9 Central African Republic 37.9 compare
- 10 Pakistan 37.6 compare
More reference data data for Afghanistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.8991 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4362 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 6.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.847 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 18.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.38 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Afghanistan?
- Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Afghanistan was 44.6 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 59.3 in 2004.
- What is the lowest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 38.2 in 2018.
- How does Afghanistan rank for stunting vs level of prosperity over time?
- Afghanistan ranks 7th out of 97 countries with data for 2022.
- Is stunting vs level of prosperity over time rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Stunting vs level of prosperity over time. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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