Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Liberia
Liberia: Stunting vs level of prosperity over time was 29.8 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Latest (2019)
29.8
Change on year
down 1.0%
World rank
23rd
of 97 countries
All-time high
45.3
in 2000
All-time low
29.8
in 2019
Years of data
7
2000–2019
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Liberia, 2000–2019
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Liberia is 29.8, measured in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is down 1.0% on the previous year and down 17.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Liberia peaked at 45.3 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 29.8, in 2019.
Liberia ranks 23rd of 97 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Liberia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 45.3 | — |
| 2007 | 39.6 | -12.6% |
| 2008 | 36.1 | -8.8% |
| 2010 | 39 | +8.0% |
| 2013 | 32.1 | -17.7% |
| 2016 | 30.1 | -6.2% |
| 2019 | 29.8 | -1.0% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's 29.8 is below the median for low income countries, which is 33.1, 90% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Liberia's 29.8 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 28.5, 1.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 40.33 | 36.1 | 45.3 | 3 |
| 2010s | 32.75 | 29.8 | 39 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
More reference data data for Liberia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0476 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.1282 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.229 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0532 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.229 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1597 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.183 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5564 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2896 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Liberia?
- Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Liberia was 29.8 in 2019, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 45.3 in 2000.
- What is the lowest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.8 in 2019.
- How does Liberia rank for stunting vs level of prosperity over time?
- Liberia ranks 23rd out of 97 countries with data for 2019.
- Is stunting vs level of prosperity over time rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Liberia 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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