Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Stunting vs level of prosperity over time was 10.8 in 2020. ▼ Falling
Latest (2020)
10.8
Change on year
down 18.2%
World rank
72nd
of 97 countries
All-time high
21.4
in 1994
All-time low
9.3
in 2004
Years of data
8
1994–2020
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Saudi Arabia, 1994–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Saudi Arabia is 10.8, measured in 2020.
The figure is down 18.2% on the previous year and down 21.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Saudi Arabia peaked at 21.4 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 9.3, in 2004.
That places Saudi Arabia 72nd out of 97 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 21.4 | — |
| 2004 | 9.3 | -56.5% |
| 2015 | 13.7 | +47.3% |
| 2016 | 17.1 | +24.8% |
| 2017 | 17.2 | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 11.6 | -32.6% |
| 2019 | 13.2 | +13.8% |
| 2020 | 10.8 | -18.2% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 10.8 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.8, 2.8× the median. (11 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 10.8 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 12, 90% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21.4 | 21.4 | 21.4 | 1 |
| 2000s | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 1 |
| 2010s | 14.56 | 11.6 | 17.2 | 5 |
| 2020s | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More reference data data for Saudi Arabia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1847 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1771 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 2.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6194 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2207 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 6.07 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 10.64 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.9641 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Saudi Arabia?
- Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Saudi Arabia was 10.8 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 21.4 in 1994.
- What is the lowest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.3 in 2004.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for stunting vs level of prosperity over time?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 72nd out of 97 countries with data for 2020.
- Is stunting vs level of prosperity over time rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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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