China vs Europe (WHO region): Stunting numbers among children under 5 years of age (millions)
China
2,351
in 2024
Europe (WHO region)
2,305
in 2024
China rank
14th
Europe (WHO region) rank
13th
Stunting numbers among children under 5 years of age (millions) over time
- China
- Europe (WHO region)
How they compare
China currently reports 2,351 against 2,305 in Europe (WHO region), a difference of 46.
Across all 25 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 14th and Europe (WHO region) ranks 13th of 161 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Europe (WHO region) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11,816 | 4,705 | 7,111 | China |
| 2010s | 5,922 | 3,463 | 2,459 | China |
| 2020s | 3,130 | 2,475 | 654.6 | China |
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), China or Europe (WHO region)?
- China, at 2,351 against 2,305 in Europe (WHO region) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in stunting numbers among children under 5 years of age (millions) between China and Europe (WHO region)?
- 46, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Europe (WHO region)?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do China and Europe (WHO region) rank globally for stunting numbers among children under 5 years of age (millions)?
- China ranks 14th and Europe (WHO region) ranks 13th of 161 countries.
- 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.