Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Gambia
Gambia: Stunting vs level of prosperity over time was 17.5 in 2020. ▼ Falling
Latest (2020)
17.5
Change on year
down 7.9%
World rank
53rd
of 97 countries
All-time high
36.1
in 1996
All-time low
17.5
in 2020
Years of data
8
1996–2020
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Gambia, 1996–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Gambia is 17.5, measured in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is down 7.9% on the previous year and down 25.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Gambia peaked at 36.1 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 17.5, in 2020.
Gambia ranks 53rd of 97 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Gambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 36.1 | — |
| 2000 | 24.1 | -33.2% |
| 2006 | 27.7 | +14.9% |
| 2010 | 23.4 | -15.5% |
| 2012 | 21.1 | -9.8% |
| 2013 | 24.6 | +16.6% |
| 2018 | 19 | -22.8% |
| 2020 | 17.5 | -7.9% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 17.5 is below the median for low income countries, which is 33.1, 53% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 17.5 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 28.5, 61% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 36.1 | 36.1 | 36.1 | 1 |
| 2000s | 25.9 | 24.1 | 27.7 | 2 |
| 2010s | 22.02 | 19 | 24.6 | 4 |
| 2020s | 17.5 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
More reference data data for Gambia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0121 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2798 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.3524 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0232 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.3524 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0407 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0331 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1264 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Gambia?
- Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Gambia was 17.5 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 36.1 in 1996.
- What is the lowest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.5 in 2020.
- How does Gambia rank for stunting vs level of prosperity over time?
- Gambia ranks 53rd out of 97 countries with data for 2020.
- Is stunting vs level of prosperity over time rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Gambia 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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