Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Democratic Republic of Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo: Stunting vs level of prosperity over time was 44.7 in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
44.7
World rank
6th
of 97 countries
All-time high
51
in 1995
All-time low
41.8
in 2017
Years of data
7
1995–2023

Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1995–2023

02040601995200920231995: 512001: 44.42007: 45.82010: 43.42013: 42.72017: 41.82023: 44.7

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2023, stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 44.7.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 51 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 41.8, in 2017.

That places Democratic Republic of Congo 6th out of 97 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.

Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year

Annual values for Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1995 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1995 51 —
2001 44.4 -12.9%
2007 45.8 +3.2%
2010 43.4 -5.2%
2013 42.7 -1.6%
2017 41.8 -2.1%
2023 44.7 +6.9%

Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries

  • Democratic Republic of Congo's 44.7 is above the median for low income countries, which is 33.1, 1.4× the median. (21 countries reporting)
  • Democratic Republic of Congo's 44.7 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 28.5, 1.6× the median. (34 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 51 51 51 1
2000s 45.1 44.4 45.8 2
2010s 42.63 41.8 43.4 3
2020s 44.7 44.7 44.7 1

Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo

  1. 3 Niger 47.7 compare
  2. 4 East Timor 46.7 compare
  3. 5 Guatemala 46 compare
  4. 7 Afghanistan 44.6 compare
  5. 8 Madagascar 39.8 compare
  6. 9 Central African Republic 37.9 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Democratic Republic of Congo was 44.7 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The highest recorded value was 51 in 1995.
What is the lowest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
The lowest recorded value was 41.8 in 2017.
How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for stunting vs level of prosperity over time?
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 6th out of 97 countries with data for 2023.
Is stunting vs level of prosperity over time rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
Over the last ten years it is up 4.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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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Indicator
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
97 places, 955 data points, 1985–2024
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