Republic of Moldova vs North Macedonia: Stunting prevalence among children under 5 years of age (%)
Republic of Moldova
4.2%
in 2024
North Macedonia
3.8%
in 2024
Republic of Moldova rank
136th
North Macedonia rank
138th
Stunting prevalence among children under 5 years of age (%) over time
- Republic of Moldova
- North Macedonia
How they compare
Republic of Moldova currently reports 4.2% against 3.8% in North Macedonia, a difference of 0.4%.
That makes Republic of Moldova's figure about 1.1 times North Macedonia's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Republic of Moldova has been ahead every year.
Republic of Moldova ranks 136th and North Macedonia ranks 138th of 161 countries.
Republic of Moldova has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Moldova | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.5% | 8.3% | 2.2% | Republic of Moldova |
| 2010s | 6.1% | 5.1% | 1.0% | Republic of Moldova |
| 2020s | 4.4% | 3.9% | 0.5% | Republic of Moldova |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher stunting prevalence among children under 5 years of age (%), Republic of Moldova or North Macedonia?
- Republic of Moldova, at 4.2% against 3.8% in North Macedonia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in stunting prevalence among children under 5 years of age (%) between Republic of Moldova and North Macedonia?
- 0.4%, with Republic of Moldova ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Moldova and North Macedonia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Republic of Moldova and North Macedonia rank globally for stunting prevalence among children under 5 years of age (%)?
- Republic of Moldova ranks 136th and North Macedonia ranks 138th 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.