Height-for-age <-2 SD in Syrian Arab Republic

Syrian Arab Republic: Height-for-age <-2 SD was 27.9 in 2010. ▼ Falling

Latest (2010)
27.9
World rank
26th
of 96 countries
All-time high
32.85
in 1993
All-time low
24.3
in 2000
Years of data
6
1993–2010

Height-for-age <-2 SD in Syrian Arab Republic, 1993–2010

01020301993200120101993: 32.81995: 26.52000: 24.32001: 31.72006: 28.72010: 27.9

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for height-for-age <-2 sd in Syrian Arab Republic is 27.9, measured in 2010.

The figure is up 14.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, height-for-age <-2 sd in Syrian Arab Republic peaked at 32.85 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 24.3, in 2000.

That places Syrian Arab Republic 26th out of 96 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 29.67 26.5 32.85 2
2000s 28.22 24.3 31.68 3
2010s 27.9 27.9 27.9 1

Countries ranked near Syrian Arab Republic

  1. 23 Liberia 29.83 compare
  2. 24 Cameroon 28.93 compare
  3. 25 Guinea-Bissau 28.14 compare
  4. 27 Myanmar 26.7 compare
  5. 28 Philippines 26.66 compare
  6. 29 Sierra Leone 26.26 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is height-for-age <-2 sd in Syrian Arab Republic?
Height-for-age <-2 sd in Syrian Arab Republic was 27.9 in 2010, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest height-for-age <-2 sd recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
The highest recorded value was 32.85 in 1993.
What is the lowest height-for-age <-2 sd recorded in Syrian Arab Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 24.3 in 2000.
How does Syrian Arab Republic rank for height-for-age <-2 sd?
Syrian Arab Republic ranks 26th out of 96 countries with data for 2010.
Is height-for-age <-2 sd rising or falling in Syrian Arab Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 14.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Syrian Arab Republic 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