Guatemala vs Madagascar: 2.2.1 Prevalence of stunting among children under 5

Guatemala
43.5
in 2022
Madagascar
38.6
in 2022
Guatemala rank
8th
Madagascar rank
11th

2.2.1 Prevalence of stunting among children under 5 over time

  • Guatemala
  • Madagascar
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How they compare

Guatemala currently reports 43.5 against 38.6 in Madagascar, a difference of 4.9.

That makes Guatemala's figure about 1.1 times Madagascar's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Madagascar ahead.

Guatemala ranks 8th and Madagascar ranks 11th of 159 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Guatemala averaged higher in 2 and Madagascar in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Guatemala Madagascar Difference Ahead
2000s 52.09 53.06 0.97 Madagascar
2010s 46.36 45.33 1.03 Guatemala
2020s 43.8 39.47 4.33 Guatemala

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, Guatemala or Madagascar?
Guatemala, at 43.5 against 38.6 in Madagascar as of 2022.
What is the difference in 2.2.1 prevalence of stunting among children under 5 between Guatemala and Madagascar?
4.9, with Guatemala ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Madagascar?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Guatemala and Madagascar rank globally for 2.2.1 prevalence of stunting among children under 5?
Guatemala ranks 8th and Madagascar ranks 11th 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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