Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Pakistan
Pakistan: Stunting vs level of prosperity over time was 37.6 in 2018. ▼ Falling
Latest (2018)
37.6
World rank
10th
of 97 countries
All-time high
62.5
in 1986
All-time low
37.6
in 2018
Years of data
7
1986–2018
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Pakistan, 1986–2018
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Pakistan is 37.6, measured in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
That represents a change of down 13.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Pakistan peaked at 62.5 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 37.6, in 2018.
That places Pakistan 10th out of 97 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 62.5 | — |
| 1991 | 53.9 | -13.8% |
| 1992 | 42.7 | -20.8% |
| 2001 | 41.4 | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 43.6 | +5.3% |
| 2013 | 45 | +3.2% |
| 2018 | 37.6 | -16.4% |
Pakistan compared with similar countries
- Pakistan's 37.6 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 22.7, 1.7× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Pakistan's 37.6 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 12, 3.1× the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 62.5 | 62.5 | 62.5 | 1 |
| 1990s | 48.3 | 42.7 | 53.9 | 2 |
| 2000s | 41.4 | 41.4 | 41.4 | 1 |
| 2010s | 42.07 | 37.6 | 45 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
- 7 Afghanistan 44.6 compare
- 8 Madagascar 39.8 compare
- 9 Central African Republic 37.9 compare
- 11 Ethiopia 36.8 compare
- 12 Mozambique 36.7 compare
- 13 Lesotho 35.6 compare
More reference data data for Pakistan
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 20.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 61.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 20.3 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 91.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 260 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 10.79 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Pakistan?
- Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Pakistan was 37.6 in 2018, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 62.5 in 1986.
- What is the lowest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 37.6 in 2018.
- How does Pakistan rank for stunting vs level of prosperity over time?
- Pakistan ranks 10th out of 97 countries with data for 2018.
- Is stunting vs level of prosperity over time rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Pakistan 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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