Cambodia vs Malaysia: 2.2.1 Prevalence of stunting among children under 5

Cambodia
22.3
in 2022
Malaysia
21.9
in 2022
Cambodia rank
48th
Malaysia rank
51st

2.2.1 Prevalence of stunting among children under 5 over time

  • Cambodia
  • Malaysia
20304050200020112022

How they compare

Cambodia currently reports 22.3 against 21.9 in Malaysia, a difference of 0.4.

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

Cambodia ranks 48th and Malaysia ranks 51st of 159 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Cambodia Malaysia Difference Ahead
2000s 45.15 18.18 26.97 Cambodia
2010s 30.28 18.92 11.36 Cambodia
2020s 23.03 21.67 1.37 Cambodia

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, Cambodia or Malaysia?
Cambodia, at 22.3 against 21.9 in Malaysia as of 2022.
What is the difference in 2.2.1 prevalence of stunting among children under 5 between Cambodia and Malaysia?
0.4, with Cambodia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Cambodia and Malaysia?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Cambodia and Malaysia rank globally for 2.2.1 prevalence of stunting among children under 5?
Cambodia ranks 48th and Malaysia ranks 51st 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
Last refreshed