Africa (WHO region) vs Ethiopia: Stunting numbers among children under 5 years of age (millions)
Africa (WHO region)
59,122
in 2024
Ethiopia
6,890
in 2024
Africa (WHO region) rank
5th
Ethiopia rank
5th
Stunting numbers among children under 5 years of age (millions) over time
- Africa (WHO region)
- Ethiopia
How they compare
Africa (WHO region) currently reports 59,122 against 6,890 in Ethiopia, a difference of 52,232.
That makes Africa (WHO region)'s figure about 8.6 times Ethiopia's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Africa (WHO region) has been ahead every year.
Africa (WHO region) ranks 5th and Ethiopia ranks 5th of 13 groups.
Africa (WHO region) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa (WHO region) | Ethiopia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 52,931 | 7,388 | 45,543 | Africa (WHO region) |
| 2010s | 55,318 | 6,401 | 48,917 | Africa (WHO region) |
| 2020s | 57,022 | 6,637 | 50,386 | Africa (WHO region) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher stunting numbers among children under 5 years of age (millions), Africa (WHO region) or Ethiopia?
- Africa (WHO region), at 59,122 against 6,890 in Ethiopia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in stunting numbers among children under 5 years of age (millions) between Africa (WHO region) and Ethiopia?
- 52,232, with Africa (WHO region) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO region) and Ethiopia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Africa (WHO region) and Ethiopia rank globally for stunting numbers among children under 5 years of age (millions)?
- Africa (WHO region) ranks 5th and Ethiopia ranks 5th of 13 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Stunting numbers among children under 5 years of age (millions), model-based estimates. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.