Paraguay vs Portugal: 2.2.1 Prevalence of stunting among children under 5

Paraguay
3.4
in 2022
Portugal
3.1
in 2022
Paraguay rank
143rd
Portugal rank
145th

2.2.1 Prevalence of stunting among children under 5 over time

  • Paraguay
  • Portugal
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How they compare

Paraguay currently reports 3.4 against 3.1 in Portugal, a difference of 0.3.

That makes Paraguay's figure about 1.1 times Portugal's.

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

Paraguay ranks 143rd and Portugal ranks 145th of 159 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Paraguay Portugal Difference Ahead
2000s 16.37 4.56 11.81 Paraguay
2010s 7.55 3.61 3.94 Paraguay
2020s 3.7 3.17 0.5333 Paraguay

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, Paraguay or Portugal?
Paraguay, at 3.4 against 3.1 in Portugal as of 2022.
What is the difference in 2.2.1 prevalence of stunting among children under 5 between Paraguay and Portugal?
0.3, with Paraguay ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Paraguay and Portugal?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Paraguay and Portugal rank globally for 2.2.1 prevalence of stunting among children under 5?
Paraguay ranks 143rd and Portugal ranks 145th 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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