Guatemala vs United States of America: Stunting numbers among children under 5 years of age (millions)
Guatemala
828.5
in 2024
United States of America
780.8
in 2024
Guatemala rank
34th
United States of America rank
35th
Stunting numbers among children under 5 years of age (millions) over time
- Guatemala
- United States of America
How they compare
Guatemala currently reports 828.5 against 780.8 in United States of America, a difference of 47.7.
That makes Guatemala's figure about 1.1 times United States of America's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Guatemala has been ahead every year.
Guatemala ranks 34th and United States of America ranks 35th of 161 countries.
Guatemala has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guatemala | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,004 | 537.89 | 465.92 | Guatemala |
| 2010s | 926.96 | 558.49 | 368.47 | Guatemala |
| 2020s | 846.84 | 716.4 | 130.44 | Guatemala |
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), Guatemala or United States of America?
- Guatemala, at 828.5 against 780.8 in United States of America as of 2024.
- What is the difference in stunting numbers among children under 5 years of age (millions) between Guatemala and United States of America?
- 47.7, with Guatemala ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and United States of America?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Guatemala and United States of America rank globally for stunting numbers among children under 5 years of age (millions)?
- Guatemala ranks 34th and United States of America ranks 35th 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.