Height-for-age <-2 SD in Colombia

Colombia: Height-for-age <-2 SD was 12.74 in 2016. ▼ Falling

Latest (2016)
12.74
World rank
65th
of 96 countries
All-time high
25.67
in 1986
All-time low
12.6
in 2010
Years of data
7
1986–2016

Height-for-age <-2 SD in Colombia, 1986–2016

01020301986200120161986: 25.71988: 21.81995: 19.62000: 18.22005: 162010: 12.62016: 12.7

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

Colombia recorded 12.74 for height-for-age <-2 sd in 2016.

The figure is down 20.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, height-for-age <-2 sd in Colombia peaked at 25.67 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 12.6, in 2010.

Colombia ranks 65th of 96 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 23.74 21.8 25.67 2
1990s 19.59 19.59 19.59 1
2000s 17.06 15.96 18.16 2
2010s 12.67 12.6 12.74 2

Countries ranked near Colombia

  1. 62 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 13.4 compare
  2. 63 Romania 12.83 compare
  3. 64 Egypt 12.83 compare
  4. 66 Iraq 12.64 compare
  5. 67 Mexico 12.5 compare
  6. 68 Thailand 12.45 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is height-for-age <-2 sd in Colombia?
Height-for-age <-2 sd in Colombia was 12.74 in 2016, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest height-for-age <-2 sd recorded in Colombia?
The highest recorded value was 25.67 in 1986.
What is the lowest height-for-age <-2 sd recorded in Colombia?
The lowest recorded value was 12.6 in 2010.
How does Colombia rank for height-for-age <-2 sd?
Colombia ranks 65th out of 96 countries with data for 2016.
Is height-for-age <-2 sd rising or falling in Colombia?
Over the last ten years it is down 20.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Colombia data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Height-for-age <-2 SD (stunting). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Height-for-age <-2 SD (stunting)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
96 places, 948 data points, 1985–2024
Last refreshed