Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau: Stunting vs level of prosperity over time was 28.1 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Latest (2019)
28.1
World rank
25th
of 97 countries
All-time high
33.8
in 2000
All-time low
26.4
in 2012
Years of data
6
2000–2019
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Guinea-Bissau, 2000–2019
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2019, stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Guinea-Bissau stood at 28.1.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Guinea-Bissau peaked at 33.8 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 26.4, in 2012.
Guinea-Bissau ranks 25th of 97 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Guinea-Bissau, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 33.8 | — |
| 2008 | 27.6 | -18.3% |
| 2010 | 32 | +15.9% |
| 2012 | 26.4 | -17.5% |
| 2014 | 27.6 | +4.5% |
| 2019 | 28.1 | +1.8% |
Guinea-Bissau compared with similar countries
- Guinea-Bissau's 28.1 is below the median for low income countries, which is 33.1, 85% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Guinea-Bissau's 28.1 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 28.5, 99% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30.7 | 27.6 | 33.8 | 2 |
| 2010s | 28.52 | 26.4 | 32 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Guinea-Bissau
More reference data data for Guinea-Bissau
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0583 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3098 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.395 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0269 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.395 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1955 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2346 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1466 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Guinea-Bissau?
- Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Guinea-Bissau was 28.1 in 2019, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The highest recorded value was 33.8 in 2000.
- What is the lowest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in Guinea-Bissau?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.4 in 2012.
- How does Guinea-Bissau rank for stunting vs level of prosperity over time?
- Guinea-Bissau ranks 25th out of 97 countries with data for 2019.
- Is stunting vs level of prosperity over time rising or falling in Guinea-Bissau?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Guinea-Bissau 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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