Stunting vs. GDP per capita in Venezuela

Venezuela: Stunting vs. GDP per capita was 13.4% in 2009. ▬ Flat

Latest (2009)
13.4%
Change on year
down 8.2%
World rank
63rd
of 97 countries
All-time high
19.9%
in 1997
All-time low
7.0%
in 1987
Years of data
21
1987–2009

Stunting vs. GDP per capita in Venezuela, 1987–2009

051015201987199820091987: 7 %1990: 18.6 %1991: 18.2 %1992: 18.3 %1993: 17.4 %1994: 17.9 %1995: 18.9 %1996: 19.3 %1997: 19.9 %1998: 19.2 %1999: 18.3 %2000: 17.4 %2001: 17.3 %2002: 17.6 %2003: 17.7 %2004: 17.1 %2005: 16.2 %2006: 16.2 %2007: 15.6 %2008: 14.6 %2009: 13.4 %

Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for stunting vs. gdp per capita in Venezuela is 13.4%, measured in 2009.

The figure is down 8.2% on the previous year and down 26.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, stunting vs. gdp per capita in Venezuela peaked at 19.9% in 1997 and was at its lowest, 7.0%, in 1987.

Venezuela ranks 63rd of 97 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 7.0% 7.0% 7.0% 1
1990s 18.6% 17.4% 19.9% 10
2000s 16.3% 13.4% 17.7% 10

Countries ranked near Venezuela

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  3. 62 Tajikistan 13.7% compare
  4. 64 Egypt 12.8% compare
  5. 64 Romania 12.8% compare
  6. 66 Colombia 12.7% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is stunting vs. gdp per capita in Venezuela?
Stunting vs. gdp per capita in Venezuela was 13.4% in 2009, according to World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest stunting vs. gdp per capita recorded in Venezuela?
The highest recorded value was 19.9% in 1997.
What is the lowest stunting vs. gdp per capita recorded in Venezuela?
The lowest recorded value was 7.0% in 1987.
How does Venezuela rank for stunting vs. gdp per capita?
Venezuela ranks 63rd out of 97 countries with data for 2009.
Is stunting vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Venezuela?
Over the last ten years it is down 26.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Venezuela data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Stunting vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Stunting vs. GDP per capita
Unit
%
Source
World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
97 places, 955 data points, 1985–2024
Last refreshed

Stunting measures the share of children younger than 5 years that are too short for their age. GDP per capita is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.