Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in South Africa
South Africa: Stunting vs level of prosperity over time was 21.3 in 2017. ▼ Falling
Latest (2017)
21.3
Change on year
down 22.3%
Rank
43rd
of 97 groups
All-time high
30.1
in 1999
All-time low
21.2
in 2015
Years of data
6
1994–2017
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in South Africa, 1994–2017
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 21.3 for stunting vs level of prosperity over time in 2017.
The figure is down 22.3% on the previous year and down 14.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stunting vs level of prosperity over time in South Africa peaked at 30.1 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 21.2, in 2015.
That places South Africa 43rd out of 97 groups with data for 2017, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 29.4 | 28.7 | 30.1 | 2 |
| 2000s | 25 | 25 | 25 | 1 |
| 2010s | 23.3 | 21.2 | 27.4 | 3 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More reference data data for South Africa
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7468 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 41.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 63.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is stunting vs level of prosperity over time in South Africa?
- Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in South Africa was 21.3 in 2017, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 30.1 in 1999.
- What is the lowest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.2 in 2015.
- How does South Africa rank for stunting vs level of prosperity over time?
- South Africa ranks 43rd out of 97 groups with data for 2017.
- Is stunting vs level of prosperity over time rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Africa 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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