The prevalence of stunting in children under 5 in Nigeria is now 33.8%, marking a 2.3% (7.3%) increase compared to 2020.
Prevalence of stunting in children under 5 in Nigeria
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1983 to 2024
Points:
13,975
Measure:
%
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Nigeria Stunting in children between 1990 and 2021
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 33.8% | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 31.5% | -5.3% |
| 2018 | 36.8% | -6.8% |
| 2016 | 43.6% | +10.6% |
| 2015 | 33% | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 35.8% | -6.7% |
| 2003 | 42.5% | -1.3% |
| 1993 | 43.8% | -4.9% |
| 1990 | 48.7% |