Europe (WHO region) vs Niger: Stunting numbers among children under 5 years of age (millions)

Europe (WHO region)
2,305
in 2024
Niger
2,310
in 2024
Europe (WHO region) rank
13th
Niger rank
15th

Stunting numbers among children under 5 years of age (millions) over time

  • Europe (WHO region)
  • Niger
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How they compare

Niger currently reports 2,310 against 2,305 in Europe (WHO region), a difference of 5.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Europe (WHO region) ahead.

Europe (WHO region) ranks 13th and Niger ranks 15th of 13 groups.

Europe (WHO region) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Europe (WHO region) Niger Difference Ahead
2000s 4,705 1,387 3,317 Europe (WHO region)
2010s 3,463 1,740 1,723 Europe (WHO region)
2020s 2,475 2,135 339.68 Europe (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), Europe (WHO region) or Niger?
Niger, at 2,310 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 Europe (WHO region) and Niger?
5, with Niger ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Europe (WHO region) and Niger?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Europe (WHO region) and Niger rank globally for stunting numbers among children under 5 years of age (millions)?
Europe (WHO region) ranks 13th and Niger ranks 15th 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.

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Indicator
Stunting numbers among children under 5 years of age (millions), model-based estimates
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
176 places, 4,530 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed