Myanmar vs South Africa: 2.2.1 Prevalence of stunting among children under 5

Myanmar
24.1
in 2022
South Africa
22.8
in 2022
Myanmar rank
42nd
South Africa rank
45th

2.2.1 Prevalence of stunting among children under 5 over time

  • Myanmar
  • South Africa
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How they compare

Myanmar currently reports 24.1 against 22.8 in South Africa, a difference of 1.3.

That makes Myanmar's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.

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

Myanmar ranks 42nd and South Africa ranks 45th of 159 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Myanmar South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 39.88 25.81 14.07 Myanmar
2010s 29.46 22.55 6.91 Myanmar
2020s 24.83 22.73 2.1 Myanmar

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, Myanmar or South Africa?
Myanmar, at 24.1 against 22.8 in South Africa as of 2022.
What is the difference in 2.2.1 prevalence of stunting among children under 5 between Myanmar and South Africa?
1.3, with Myanmar ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Myanmar and South Africa?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Myanmar and South Africa rank globally for 2.2.1 prevalence of stunting among children under 5?
Myanmar ranks 42nd and South Africa ranks 45th 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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