Korea vs Netherlands: 2.2.1 Prevalence of stunting among children under 5

Korea
1.7
in 2022
Netherlands
1.6
in 2022
Korea rank
156th
Netherlands rank
157th

2.2.1 Prevalence of stunting among children under 5 over time

  • Korea
  • Netherlands
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How they compare

Korea currently reports 1.7 against 1.6 in Netherlands, a difference of 0.1.

That makes Korea's figure about 1.1 times Netherlands's.

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

Korea ranks 156th and Netherlands ranks 157th of 159 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Korea Netherlands Difference Ahead
2000s 2.35 1.39 0.96 Korea
2010s 1.84 1.52 0.32 Korea
2020s 1.73 1.6 0.1333 Korea

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, Korea or Netherlands?
Korea, at 1.7 against 1.6 in Netherlands as of 2022.
What is the difference in 2.2.1 prevalence of stunting among children under 5 between Korea and Netherlands?
0.1, with Korea ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Korea and Netherlands?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Korea and Netherlands rank globally for 2.2.1 prevalence of stunting among children under 5?
Korea ranks 156th and Netherlands ranks 157th 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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