In India, the current prevalence of stunting in children under 5 is 35.5%, which reflects a decrease of 0.6% (-1.7%) compared to 2017.
Prevalence of stunting in children under 5 in India
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1983 to 2024
Points:
13,975
Measure:
%
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India Stunting in children between 1989 and 2020
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 35.5% | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 36.1% | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 38.7% | -9.1% |
| 2006 | 47.8% | -3.2% |
| 1999 | 51% | +5.1% |
| 1997 | 45.9% | -11.2% |
| 1992 | 57.1% | -4.8% |
| 1991 | 61.9% | -0.8% |
| 1989 | 62.7% |