Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Colombia
Colombia: Stunting vs level of prosperity over time was 12.7 in 2016. ▼ Falling
Latest (2016)
12.7
World rank
66th
of 97 countries
All-time high
25.7
in 1986
All-time low
12.6
in 2010
Years of data
7
1986–2016
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Colombia, 1986–2016
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Colombia is 12.7, measured in 2016.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 20.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Colombia peaked at 25.7 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 12.6, in 2010.
That places Colombia 66th out of 97 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Colombia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 25.7 | — |
| 1988 | 21.8 | -15.2% |
| 1995 | 19.6 | -10.1% |
| 2000 | 18.2 | -7.1% |
| 2005 | 16 | -12.1% |
| 2010 | 12.6 | -21.3% |
| 2016 | 12.7 | +0.8% |
Colombia compared with similar countries
- Colombia's 12.7 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 10.5, 1.2× the median. (27 countries reporting)
- Colombia's 12.7 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 12.6, 1.0× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 23.75 | 21.8 | 25.7 | 2 |
| 1990s | 19.6 | 19.6 | 19.6 | 1 |
| 2000s | 17.1 | 16 | 18.2 | 2 |
| 2010s | 12.65 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
More reference data data for Colombia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.17 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 19.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4113 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 19.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 9.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 2.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 61.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 94.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.24 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Colombia?
- Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Colombia was 12.7 in 2016, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 25.7 in 1986.
- What is the lowest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.6 in 2010.
- How does Colombia rank for stunting vs level of prosperity over time?
- Colombia ranks 66th out of 97 countries with data for 2016.
- Is stunting vs level of prosperity over time rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Colombia 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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