Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in China
China: Stunting vs level of prosperity over time was 4.8 in 2017. ◆ Volatile
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in China, 1987–2017
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
China recorded 4.8 for stunting vs level of prosperity over time in 2017. That is the lowest value across all 13 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 51.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stunting vs level of prosperity over time in China peaked at 38.3 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 4.8, in 2017.
That places China 88th out of 97 countries with data for 2017, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 38.3 | — |
| 1990 | 32.3 | -15.7% |
| 1992 | 38 | +17.6% |
| 1995 | 31.2 | -17.9% |
| 1998 | 19.8 | -36.5% |
| 2000 | 17.8 | -10.1% |
| 2002 | 21.8 | +22.5% |
| 2005 | 11.7 | -46.3% |
| 2008 | 9.8 | -16.2% |
| 2009 | 9 | -8.2% |
| 2010 | 9.4 | +4.4% |
| 2013 | 8.1 | -13.8% |
| 2017 | 4.8 | -40.7% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 4.8 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10.5, 46% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
- China's 4.8 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 21.2, 23% of the median. (13 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 38.3 | 38.3 | 38.3 | 1 |
| 1990s | 30.32 | 19.8 | 38 | 4 |
| 2000s | 14.02 | 9 | 21.8 | 5 |
| 2010s | 7.43 | 4.8 | 9.4 | 3 |
Countries ranked near China
- 85 Azerbaijan 6.6 compare
- 86 Uzbekistan 6.5 compare
- 87 Turkey 6 compare
- 88 Iran 4.8 compare
- 90 Jamaica 4.6 compare
- 91 United States 3.8 compare
More reference data data for China
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 49.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 75.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 303.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 18.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 303.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 165.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 206.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 350.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1,480 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 102.37 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is stunting vs level of prosperity over time in China?
- Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in China was 4.8 in 2017, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 38.3 in 1987.
- What is the lowest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.8 in 2017.
- How does China rank for stunting vs level of prosperity over time?
- China ranks 88th out of 97 countries with data for 2017.
- Is stunting vs level of prosperity over time rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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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