Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Syria

Syria: Stunting vs level of prosperity over time was 27.9 in 2010. ▼ Falling

Latest (2010)
27.9
World rank
26th
of 97 countries
All-time high
32.8
in 1993
All-time low
24.3
in 2000
Years of data
6
1993–2010

Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Syria, 1993–2010

01020301993200120101993: 32.81995: 26.52000: 24.32001: 31.72006: 28.72010: 27.9

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Syria is 27.9, measured in 2010.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Syria peaked at 32.8 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 24.3, in 2000.

Syria ranks 26th of 97 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Syria, year by year

Annual values for Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Syria, 1993 to 2010.
Year Value Change
1993 32.8 —
1995 26.5 -19.2%
2000 24.3 -8.3%
2001 31.7 +30.5%
2006 28.7 -9.5%
2010 27.9 -2.8%

Syria compared with similar countries

  • Syria's 27.9 is below the median for low income countries, which is 33.1, 84% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
  • Syria's 27.9 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 12, 2.3× the median. (16 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 29.65 26.5 32.8 2
2000s 28.23 24.3 31.7 3
2010s 27.9 27.9 27.9 1

Countries ranked near Syria

  1. 23 Liberia 29.8 compare
  2. 24 Cameroon 28.9 compare
  3. 25 Guinea-Bissau 28.1 compare
  4. 27 Myanmar 26.7 compare
  5. 27 Philippines 26.7 compare
  6. 29 Sierra Leone 26.3 compare

See the full ranking of 97 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Syria?
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Syria was 27.9 in 2010, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in Syria?
The highest recorded value was 32.8 in 1993.
What is the lowest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in Syria?
The lowest recorded value was 24.3 in 2000.
How does Syria rank for stunting vs level of prosperity over time?
Syria ranks 26th out of 97 countries with data for 2010.
Is stunting vs level of prosperity over time rising or falling in Syria?
Over the last ten years it is up 14.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Syria 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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Indicator
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
97 places, 955 data points, 1985–2024
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