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

Madagascar
38.6
in 2022
Yemen
35.1
in 2022
Madagascar rank
11th
Yemen rank
14th

2.2.1 Prevalence of stunting among children under 5 over time

  • Madagascar
  • Yemen
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How they compare

Madagascar currently reports 38.6 against 35.1 in Yemen, a difference of 3.5.

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

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

Madagascar ranks 11th and Yemen ranks 14th of 159 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Madagascar Yemen Difference Ahead
2000s 53.06 55.25 2.19 Yemen
2010s 45.33 43.42 1.91 Madagascar
2020s 39.47 35.83 3.63 Madagascar

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, Madagascar or Yemen?
Madagascar, at 38.6 against 35.1 in Yemen as of 2022.
What is the difference in 2.2.1 prevalence of stunting among children under 5 between Madagascar and Yemen?
3.5, with Madagascar ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Madagascar and Yemen?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Madagascar and Yemen rank globally for 2.2.1 prevalence of stunting among children under 5?
Madagascar ranks 11th and Yemen ranks 14th 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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