Libya vs Niger: 2.2.1 Prevalence of stunting among children under 5

Libya
52.2
in 2022
Niger
47.4
in 2022
Libya rank
2nd
Niger rank
5th

2.2.1 Prevalence of stunting among children under 5 over time

  • Libya
  • Niger
20304050200020112022

How they compare

Libya currently reports 52.2 against 47.4 in Niger, a difference of 4.8.

That makes Libya's figure about 1.1 times Niger's.

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

Libya ranks 2nd and Niger ranks 5th of 159 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Libya averaged higher in 1 and Niger in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Libya Niger Difference Ahead
2000s 21.14 51.16 30.02 Niger
2010s 36.61 46.5 9.89 Niger
2020s 50.93 47.07 3.87 Libya

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, Libya or Niger?
Libya, at 52.2 against 47.4 in Niger as of 2022.
What is the difference in 2.2.1 prevalence of stunting among children under 5 between Libya and Niger?
4.8, with Libya ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Libya and Niger?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Libya and Niger rank globally for 2.2.1 prevalence of stunting among children under 5?
Libya ranks 2nd and Niger ranks 5th 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