Central African Republic vs Western Pacific (WHO region): Stunting prevalence among children under 5 years of age (%)
Central African Republic
38.9%
in 2024
Western Pacific (WHO region)
12.8%
in 2024
Central African Republic rank
11th
Western Pacific (WHO region) rank
12th
Stunting prevalence among children under 5 years of age (%) over time
- Central African Republic
- Western Pacific (WHO region)
How they compare
Central African Republic currently reports 38.9% against 12.8% in Western Pacific (WHO region), a difference of 26.1%.
That makes Central African Republic's figure about 3.0 times Western Pacific (WHO region)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Central African Republic has been ahead every year.
Central African Republic ranks 11th and Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 12th of 161 countries.
Central African Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central African Republic | Western Pacific (WHO region) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 42.9% | 21.2% | 21.8% | Central African Republic |
| 2010s | 39.5% | 14.4% | 25.1% | Central African Republic |
| 2020s | 38.4% | 12.4% | 26.0% | Central African Republic |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher stunting prevalence among children under 5 years of age (%), Central African Republic or Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- Central African Republic, at 38.9% against 12.8% in Western Pacific (WHO region) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in stunting prevalence among children under 5 years of age (%) between Central African Republic and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 26.1%, with Central African Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Central African Republic and Western Pacific (WHO region) rank globally for stunting prevalence among children under 5 years of age (%)?
- Central African Republic ranks 11th and Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 12th of 161 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Stunting prevalence among children under 5 years of age (% height-for-age <-2 SD), model-based estimates. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.