Height-for-age <-2 SD (stunting) in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Height-for-age <-2 SD (stunting) was 44.7 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
44.7
World rank
6th
of 96 countries
All-time high
51
in 1995
All-time low
41.83
in 2017
Years of data
7
1995–2023
Height-for-age <-2 SD in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1995–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2023, height-for-age <-2 sd in Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 44.7.
That represents a change of up 4.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, height-for-age <-2 sd in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 51 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 41.83, in 2017.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 6th out of 96 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
Height-for-age <-2 SD (stunting) in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 51 | — |
| 2001 | 44.42 | -12.9% |
| 2007 | 45.75 | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 43.4 | -5.1% |
| 2013 | 42.69 | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 41.83 | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 44.7 | +6.9% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 44.7 is above the median for low income countries, which is 33.12, 1.3× the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 44.7 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 28.53, 1.6× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 51 | 51 | 51 | 1 |
| 2000s | 45.09 | 44.42 | 45.75 | 2 |
| 2010s | 42.64 | 41.83 | 43.4 | 3 |
| 2020s | 44.7 | 44.7 | 44.7 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 3 Niger 47.7 compare
- 4 East Timor 46.69 compare
- 5 Guatemala 46 compare
- 7 Afghanistan 44.6 compare
- 8 Madagascar 39.84 compare
- 9 Central African Republic 37.9 compare
More health data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.56 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 133,650 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 390 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 2.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0895 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 2.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0905 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is height-for-age <-2 sd in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Height-for-age <-2 sd in Democratic Republic of Congo was 44.7 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest height-for-age <-2 sd recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 51 in 1995.
- What is the lowest height-for-age <-2 sd recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 41.83 in 2017.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for height-for-age <-2 sd?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 6th out of 96 countries with data for 2023.
- Is height-for-age <-2 sd rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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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