The latest prevalence of stunting in children under 5 data in the United States reports 3.4%, an decrease of 0.1% (-2.9%) from 2016.
Prevalence of stunting in children under 5 in the United States
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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
United States Stunting in children between 1991 and 2018
| Period | Stunting in children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3.4% | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 3.5% | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 2.4% | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 2.8% | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 2.3% | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 3.1% | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| 2000 | 3.2% | +0.1% |
| 1991 | 3.1% |