Burundi vs Niger: Height-for-age <-2 SD

Burundi
52.8
in 2024
Niger
47.7
in 2022
Burundi rank
1st
Niger rank
3rd

Height-for-age <-2 SD over time

  • Burundi
  • Niger
0204060198520042024

How they compare

Burundi currently reports 52.8 against 47.7 in Niger, a difference of 5.1.

That makes Burundi's figure about 1.1 times Niger's.

Across all 8 years both countries report, Burundi has been ahead every year.

Burundi ranks 1st and Niger ranks 3rd of 96 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Burundi Niger Difference Ahead
2000s 63.96 53.46 10.5 Burundi
2010s 55.24 44.81 10.43 Burundi
2020s 53.36 46.51 6.84 Burundi

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher height-for-age <-2 sd, Burundi or Niger?
Burundi, at 52.8 against 47.7 in Niger as of 2024.
What is the difference in height-for-age <-2 sd between Burundi and Niger?
5.1, with Burundi ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Burundi and Niger?
8 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Burundi and Niger rank globally for height-for-age <-2 sd?
Burundi ranks 1st and Niger ranks 3rd of 96 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Height-for-age <-2 SD (stunting). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Height-for-age <-2 SD (stunting)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
96 places, 948 data points, 1985–2024
Last refreshed