Belize vs Colombia: 2.2.1 Prevalence of stunting among children under 5

Belize
12
in 2022
Colombia
11.2
in 2022
Belize rank
86th
Colombia rank
88th

2.2.1 Prevalence of stunting among children under 5 over time

  • Belize
  • Colombia
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How they compare

Belize currently reports 12 against 11.2 in Colombia, a difference of 0.8.

That makes Belize's figure about 1.1 times Colombia's.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Belize has been ahead every year.

Belize ranks 86th and Colombia ranks 88th of 159 countries.

Belize has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belize Colombia Difference Ahead
2000s 22.56 15.75 6.81 Belize
2010s 15.9 12.36 3.54 Belize
2020s 12.4 11.33 1.07 Belize

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 2.2.1 prevalence of stunting among children under 5, Belize or Colombia?
Belize, at 12 against 11.2 in Colombia as of 2022.
What is the difference in 2.2.1 prevalence of stunting among children under 5 between Belize and Colombia?
0.8, with Belize ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belize and Colombia?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Belize and Colombia rank globally for 2.2.1 prevalence of stunting among children under 5?
Belize ranks 86th and Colombia ranks 88th of 159 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 2.2.1 Prevalence of stunting among children under 5 (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
2.2.1 Prevalence of stunting among children under 5 (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
159 places, 3,657 data points, 2000–2022
Last refreshed