Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Stunting vs level of prosperity over time was 26.3 in 2021. ▼ Falling
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Sierra Leone, 1989–2021
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Sierra Leone is 26.3, measured in 2021. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.
That represents a change of down 10.8% on the previous year and down 19.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Sierra Leone peaked at 45 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 26.3, in 2021.
That places Sierra Leone 29th out of 97 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 41.4 | — |
| 1990 | 40.9 | -1.2% |
| 2000 | 35.5 | -13.2% |
| 2005 | 45 | +26.8% |
| 2010 | 32.7 | -27.3% |
| 2014 | 29.1 | -11.0% |
| 2017 | 31 | +6.5% |
| 2019 | 29.5 | -4.8% |
| 2021 | 26.3 | -10.8% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 26.3 is below the median for low income countries, which is 33.1, 79% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 26.3 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 28.5, 92% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 41.4 | 41.4 | 41.4 | 1 |
| 1990s | 40.9 | 40.9 | 40.9 | 1 |
| 2000s | 40.25 | 35.5 | 45 | 2 |
| 2010s | 30.58 | 29.1 | 32.7 | 4 |
| 2020s | 26.3 | 26.3 | 26.3 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More reference data data for Sierra Leone
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0238 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4498 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.5935 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.5935 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0797 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.044 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6534 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Sierra Leone?
- Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Sierra Leone was 26.3 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 45 in 2005.
- What is the lowest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 26.3 in 2021.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for stunting vs level of prosperity over time?
- Sierra Leone ranks 29th out of 97 countries with data for 2021.
- Is stunting vs level of prosperity over time rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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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