Egypt vs Iraq: Height-for-age <-2 SD (Stunting) Modeled Estimates, Numbers Affected

Egypt
1,525
in 2024
Iraq
528.22
in 2024
Egypt rank
3rd
Iraq rank
5th

Height-for-age <-2 SD (Stunting) Modeled Estimates, Numbers Affected over time

  • Egypt
  • Iraq
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How they compare

Egypt currently reports 1,525 against 528.22 in Iraq, a difference of 996.78.

That makes Egypt's figure about 2.9 times Iraq's.

Across all 25 years both countries report, Egypt has been ahead every year.

Egypt ranks 3rd and Iraq ranks 5th of 19 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Egypt Iraq Difference Ahead
2000s 2,551 1,155 1,396 Egypt
2010s 2,496 924.93 1,571 Egypt
2020s 1,636 561.69 1,074 Egypt

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher height-for-age <-2 sd (stunting) modeled estimates, numbers affected, Egypt or Iraq?
Egypt, at 1,525 against 528.22 in Iraq as of 2024.
What is the difference in height-for-age <-2 sd (stunting) modeled estimates, numbers affected between Egypt and Iraq?
996.78, with Egypt ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Egypt and Iraq?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Egypt and Iraq rank globally for height-for-age <-2 sd (stunting) modeled estimates, numbers affected?
Egypt ranks 3rd and Iraq ranks 5th of 19 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Height-for-age <-2 SD (Stunting) Modeled Estimates, Numbers Affected. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Height-for-age <-2 SD (Stunting) Modeled Estimates, Numbers Affected
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
22 places, 550 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed