Niger vs Timor-Leste: 2.2.1 Prevalence of stunting among children under 5

Niger
47.4
in 2022
Timor-Leste
45.1
in 2022
Niger rank
5th
Timor-Leste rank
6th

2.2.1 Prevalence of stunting among children under 5 over time

  • Niger
  • Timor-Leste
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How they compare

Niger currently reports 47.4 against 45.1 in Timor-Leste, a difference of 2.3.

That makes Niger's figure about 1.1 times Timor-Leste's.

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

Niger ranks 5th and Timor-Leste ranks 6th of 159 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Niger averaged higher in 1 and Timor-Leste in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Niger Timor-Leste Difference Ahead
2000s 51.16 56.23 5.07 Timor-Leste
2010s 46.5 50.38 3.88 Timor-Leste
2020s 47.07 45.6 1.47 Niger

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, Niger or Timor-Leste?
Niger, at 47.4 against 45.1 in Timor-Leste as of 2022.
What is the difference in 2.2.1 prevalence of stunting among children under 5 between Niger and Timor-Leste?
2.3, with Niger ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and Timor-Leste?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Niger and Timor-Leste rank globally for 2.2.1 prevalence of stunting among children under 5?
Niger ranks 5th and Timor-Leste ranks 6th 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