Stunting numbers among children under 5 years of age (millions) in Western Pacific (WHO region)
Western Pacific (WHO region): Stunting numbers among children under 5 years of age (millions) was 13,454 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
13,454
Change on year
down 4.8%
Rank
10th
of 13 groups
All-time high
72,472
in 1990
All-time low
13,454
in 2024
Years of data
35
1990–2024
Stunting numbers among children under 5 years of age (millions) in Western Pacific (WHO region), 1990–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for stunting numbers among children under 5 years of age (millions) in Western Pacific (WHO region) is 13,454, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of down 4.8% on the previous year and down 39.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stunting numbers among children under 5 years of age (millions) in Western Pacific (WHO region) peaked at 72,472 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 13,454, in 2024.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Stunting numbers among children under 5 years of age (millions) in Western Pacific (WHO region), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 72,472 | — |
| 1991 | 70,424 | -2.8% |
| 1992 | 66,364 | -5.8% |
| 1993 | 61,729 | -7.0% |
| 1994 | 56,982 | -7.7% |
| 1995 | 51,839 | -9.0% |
| 1996 | 47,239 | -8.9% |
| 1997 | 43,606 | -7.7% |
| 1998 | 40,486 | -7.2% |
| 1999 | 37,735 | -6.8% |
| 2000 | 35,554 | -5.8% |
| 2001 | 33,862 | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 32,326 | -4.5% |
| 2003 | 30,899 | -4.4% |
| 2004 | 29,680 | -3.9% |
| 2005 | 28,635 | -3.5% |
| 2006 | 27,738 | -3.1% |
| 2007 | 26,986 | -2.7% |
| 2008 | 26,331 | -2.4% |
| 2009 | 25,681 | -2.5% |
| 2010 | 24,880 | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 24,064 | -3.3% |
| 2012 | 23,399 | -2.8% |
| 2013 | 22,752 | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 22,106 | -2.8% |
| 2015 | 21,422 | -3.1% |
| 2016 | 20,707 | -3.3% |
| 2017 | 19,794 | -4.4% |
| 2018 | 18,736 | -5.3% |
| 2019 | 17,727 | -5.4% |
| 2020 | 16,722 | -5.7% |
| 2021 | 15,708 | -6.1% |
| 2022 | 14,862 | -5.4% |
| 2023 | 14,127 | -4.9% |
| 2024 | 13,454 | -4.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 54,888 | 37,735 | 72,472 | 10 |
| 2000s | 29,769 | 25,681 | 35,554 | 10 |
| 2010s | 21,558 | 17,727 | 24,880 | 10 |
| 2020s | 14,975 | 13,454 | 16,722 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Pacific (WHO region)
- 7 Bangladesh 4,189 compare
- 8 Tanzania, United Republic of 3,299 compare
- 9 Yemen 3,055 compare
- 10 Angola 3,027 compare
- 11 Afghanistan 2,850 compare
- 12 Sudan 2,703 compare
- 13 Philippines 2,542 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is stunting numbers among children under 5 years of age (millions) in Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- Stunting numbers among children under 5 years of age (millions) in Western Pacific (WHO region) was 13,454 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest stunting numbers among children under 5 years of age (millions) recorded in Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- The highest recorded value was 72,472 in 1990.
- What is the lowest stunting numbers among children under 5 years of age (millions) recorded in Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- The lowest recorded value was 13,454 in 2024.
- How does Western Pacific (WHO region) rank for stunting numbers among children under 5 years of age (millions)?
- Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 10th out of 13 groups with data for 2024.
- Is stunting numbers among children under 5 years of age (millions) rising or falling in Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Pacific (WHO region) data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Stunting numbers among children under 5 years of age (millions), model-based estimates. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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