Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) vs Guatemala: Stunting prevalence among children under 5 years of age (%)
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
26.0%
in 2024
Guatemala
44.6%
in 2024
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) rank
7th
Guatemala rank
8th
Stunting prevalence among children under 5 years of age (%) over time
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
- Guatemala
How they compare
Guatemala currently reports 44.6% against 26.0% in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region), a difference of 18.6%.
That makes Guatemala's figure about 1.7 times Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Guatemala has been ahead every year.
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 7th and Guatemala ranks 8th of 19 groups.
Guatemala has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) | Guatemala | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33.7% | 52.2% | 18.5% | Guatemala |
| 2010s | 29.5% | 46.8% | 17.3% | Guatemala |
| 2020s | 25.9% | 44.2% | 18.3% | Guatemala |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher stunting prevalence among children under 5 years of age (%), Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) or Guatemala?
- Guatemala, at 44.6% against 26.0% in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in stunting prevalence among children under 5 years of age (%) between Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Guatemala?
- 18.6%, with Guatemala ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Guatemala?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Guatemala rank globally for stunting prevalence among children under 5 years of age (%)?
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 7th and Guatemala ranks 8th of 19 groups.
- 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.