Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Rwanda
Rwanda: Stunting vs level of prosperity over time was 33.1 in 2020. ▼ Falling
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Rwanda, 1992–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Rwanda is 33.1, measured in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.9% on the previous year and down 25.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Rwanda peaked at 56.8 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 33.1, in 2020.
Rwanda ranks 19th of 97 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 10 years of available data.
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 56.8 | — |
| 1996 | 45.4 | -20.1% |
| 2000 | 47.9 | +5.5% |
| 2005 | 51.4 | +7.3% |
| 2009 | 46.6 | -9.3% |
| 2010 | 44.3 | -4.9% |
| 2012 | 43.8 | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 38.3 | -12.6% |
| 2018 | 34.8 | -9.1% |
| 2020 | 33.1 | -4.9% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 33.1 is above the median for low income countries, which is 33.1, 1.0× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 33.1 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 28.5, 1.2× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 51.1 | 45.4 | 56.8 | 2 |
| 2000s | 48.63 | 46.6 | 51.4 | 3 |
| 2010s | 40.3 | 34.8 | 44.3 | 4 |
| 2020s | 33.1 | 33.1 | 33.1 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
More reference data data for Rwanda
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2282 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.9517 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1223 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.38 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7651 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.9517 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.666 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Rwanda?
- Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Rwanda was 33.1 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 56.8 in 1992.
- What is the lowest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 33.1 in 2020.
- How does Rwanda rank for stunting vs level of prosperity over time?
- Rwanda ranks 19th out of 97 countries with data for 2020.
- Is stunting vs level of prosperity over time rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Rwanda 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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