Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Stunting vs level of prosperity over time was 37.9 in 2022. ▼ Falling
Latest (2022)
37.9
Change on year
down 5.7%
World rank
9th
of 97 countries
All-time high
44.4
in 2000
All-time low
37.5
in 2018
Years of data
9
1994–2022
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Central African Republic, 1994–2022
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Central African Republic is 37.9, measured in 2022.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.7% on the previous year and down 4.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Central African Republic peaked at 44.4 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 37.5, in 2018.
Central African Republic ranks 9th of 97 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 39.5 | — |
| 2000 | 44.4 | +12.4% |
| 2006 | 43.6 | -1.8% |
| 2010 | 40.7 | -6.7% |
| 2012 | 39.7 | -2.5% |
| 2014 | 38 | -4.3% |
| 2018 | 37.5 | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 40.2 | +7.2% |
| 2022 | 37.9 | -5.7% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 37.9 is above the median for low income countries, which is 33.1, 1.1× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 37.9 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 28.5, 1.3× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 39.5 | 39.5 | 39.5 | 1 |
| 2000s | 44 | 43.6 | 44.4 | 2 |
| 2010s | 39.22 | 37.5 | 40.7 | 5 |
| 2020s | 37.9 | 37.9 | 37.9 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 6 Democratic Republic of Congo 44.7 compare
- 7 Afghanistan 44.6 compare
- 8 Madagascar 39.8 compare
- 10 Pakistan 37.6 compare
- 11 Ethiopia 36.8 compare
- 12 Mozambique 36.7 compare
More reference data data for Central African Republic
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1959 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0271 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6569 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.7203 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 16.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1476 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Central African Republic?
- Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Central African Republic was 37.9 in 2022, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 44.4 in 2000.
- What is the lowest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 37.5 in 2018.
- How does Central African Republic rank for stunting vs level of prosperity over time?
- Central African Republic ranks 9th out of 97 countries with data for 2022.
- Is stunting vs level of prosperity over time rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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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