Qatar vs United States of America: 2.2.1 Prevalence of stunting among children under 5

Qatar
4.4
in 2022
United States of America
3.6
in 2022
Qatar rank
138th
United States of America rank
141st

2.2.1 Prevalence of stunting among children under 5 over time

  • Qatar
  • United States of America
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How they compare

Qatar currently reports 4.4 against 3.6 in United States of America, a difference of 0.8.

That makes Qatar's figure about 1.2 times United States of America's.

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

Qatar ranks 138th and United States of America ranks 141st of 159 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Qatar United States of America Difference Ahead
2000s 8.28 2.7 5.58 Qatar
2010s 5.82 2.79 3.03 Qatar
2020s 4.6 3.5 1.1 Qatar

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, Qatar or United States of America?
Qatar, at 4.4 against 3.6 in United States of America as of 2022.
What is the difference in 2.2.1 prevalence of stunting among children under 5 between Qatar and United States of America?
0.8, with Qatar ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Qatar and United States of America?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Qatar and United States of America rank globally for 2.2.1 prevalence of stunting among children under 5?
Qatar ranks 138th and United States of America ranks 141st 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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