Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Stunting vs level of prosperity over time was 36.8 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Latest (2019)
36.8
Change on year
down 3.9%
World rank
11th
of 97 countries
All-time high
66.9
in 1992
All-time low
36.8
in 2019
Years of data
7
1992–2019
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Ethiopia, 1992–2019
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Ethiopia is 36.8, measured in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is down 3.9% on the previous year and down 17.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Ethiopia peaked at 66.9 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 36.8, in 2019.
Ethiopia ranks 11th of 97 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 66.9 | — |
| 2000 | 57.4 | -14.2% |
| 2005 | 50 | -12.9% |
| 2011 | 44.4 | -11.2% |
| 2014 | 40.4 | -9.0% |
| 2016 | 38.3 | -5.2% |
| 2019 | 36.8 | -3.9% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 36.8 is above the median for low income countries, which is 33.1, 1.1× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 36.8 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 | 66.9 | 66.9 | 66.9 | 1 |
| 2000s | 53.7 | 50 | 57.4 | 2 |
| 2010s | 39.97 | 36.8 | 44.4 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
- 8 Madagascar 39.8 compare
- 9 Central African Republic 37.9 compare
- 10 Pakistan 37.6 compare
- 12 Mozambique 36.7 compare
- 13 Lesotho 35.6 compare
- 14 India 35.5 compare
- 14 Malawi 35.5 compare
More reference data data for Ethiopia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6564 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.69 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 25.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 25.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 100.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 121.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.47 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Ethiopia?
- Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Ethiopia was 36.8 in 2019, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 66.9 in 1992.
- What is the lowest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.8 in 2019.
- How does Ethiopia rank for stunting vs level of prosperity over time?
- Ethiopia ranks 11th out of 97 countries with data for 2019.
- Is stunting vs level of prosperity over time rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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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