Burkina Faso vs Eswatini: 2.2.1 Prevalence of stunting among children under 5

Burkina Faso
21.8
in 2022
Eswatini
21.2
in 2022
Burkina Faso rank
52nd
Eswatini rank
55th

2.2.1 Prevalence of stunting among children under 5 over time

  • Burkina Faso
  • Eswatini
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How they compare

Burkina Faso currently reports 21.8 against 21.2 in Eswatini, a difference of 0.6.

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

Burkina Faso ranks 52nd and Eswatini ranks 55th of 159 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Burkina Faso Eswatini Difference Ahead
2000s 40.7 33.96 6.74 Burkina Faso
2010s 29.64 26.21 3.43 Burkina Faso
2020s 22.43 21.8 0.6333 Burkina Faso

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, Burkina Faso or Eswatini?
Burkina Faso, at 21.8 against 21.2 in Eswatini as of 2022.
What is the difference in 2.2.1 prevalence of stunting among children under 5 between Burkina Faso and Eswatini?
0.6, with Burkina Faso ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and Eswatini?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Burkina Faso and Eswatini rank globally for 2.2.1 prevalence of stunting among children under 5?
Burkina Faso ranks 52nd and Eswatini ranks 55th 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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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
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