Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Bhutan
Bhutan: Stunting vs level of prosperity over time was 17.9 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
17.9
World rank
51st
of 97 countries
All-time high
60.9
in 1987
All-time low
17.9
in 2023
Years of data
5
1987–2023
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Bhutan, 1987–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Bhutan is 17.9, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 46.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Bhutan peaked at 60.9 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 17.9, in 2023.
Bhutan ranks 51st of 97 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 60.9 | — |
| 1999 | 47.7 | -21.7% |
| 2008 | 34.9 | -26.8% |
| 2010 | 33.5 | -4.0% |
| 2023 | 17.9 | -46.6% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 17.9 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 22.7, 79% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 17.9 is below the median for South Asia, which is 20.75, 86% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 60.9 | 60.9 | 60.9 | 1 |
| 1990s | 47.7 | 47.7 | 47.7 | 1 |
| 2000s | 34.9 | 34.9 | 34.9 | 1 |
| 2010s | 33.5 | 33.5 | 33.5 | 1 |
| 2020s | 17.9 | 17.9 | 17.9 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
More reference data data for Bhutan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0217 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0671 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.1192 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0167 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.1192 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0727 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0153 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3489 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.5881 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0909 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Bhutan?
- Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Bhutan was 17.9 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 60.9 in 1987.
- What is the lowest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.9 in 2023.
- How does Bhutan rank for stunting vs level of prosperity over time?
- Bhutan ranks 51st out of 97 countries with data for 2023.
- Is stunting vs level of prosperity over time rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bhutan 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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