In the Dominican Republic, the prevalence of stunting in children under 5 is now 6.7%, representing a decrease of 0.4% (-5.6%) since 2013.
Prevalence of stunting in children under 5 in the Dominican Republic
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1983 to 2023
Points:
13,760
Measure:
%
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Stunting in children
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intl dollar237
+intl dollar22
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Dominican Republic Stunting in children between 1986 and 2019
| Period | Stunting in children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6.7% | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 7.1% | -3% |
| 2007 | 10.1% | +1.7% |
| 2006 | 8.4% | -3.2% |
| 2002 | 11.6% | +3.9% |
| 2000 | 7.7% | -5.8% |
| 1996 | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 1991 | 21.1% | -1.2% |
| 1986 | 22.3% |