Height-for-age <-2 SD in Iraq

Iraq: Height-for-age <-2 SD was 12.64 in 2018. ▼ Falling

Latest (2018)
12.64
World rank
66th
of 96 countries
All-time high
33.7
in 2003
All-time low
12.64
in 2018
Years of data
7
1991–2018

Height-for-age <-2 SD in Iraq, 1991–2018

01020301991200420181991: 27.62000: 28.12003: 33.72004: 202006: 27.52011: 22.12018: 12.6

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for height-for-age <-2 sd in Iraq is 12.64, measured in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.

The figure is down 54.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, height-for-age <-2 sd in Iraq peaked at 33.7 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 12.64, in 2018.

That places Iraq 66th out of 96 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 27.6 27.6 27.6 1
2000s 27.32 20 33.7 4
2010s 17.35 12.64 22.06 2

Countries ranked near Iraq

  1. 63 Romania 12.83 compare
  2. 64 Egypt 12.83 compare
  3. 65 Colombia 12.74 compare
  4. 67 Mexico 12.5 compare
  5. 68 Thailand 12.45 compare
  6. 69 Peru 11.55 compare

See the full ranking of 96 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is height-for-age <-2 sd in Iraq?
Height-for-age <-2 sd in Iraq was 12.64 in 2018, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest height-for-age <-2 sd recorded in Iraq?
The highest recorded value was 33.7 in 2003.
What is the lowest height-for-age <-2 sd recorded in Iraq?
The lowest recorded value was 12.64 in 2018.
How does Iraq rank for height-for-age <-2 sd?
Iraq ranks 66th out of 96 countries with data for 2018.
Is height-for-age <-2 sd rising or falling in Iraq?
Over the last ten years it is down 54.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Iraq 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