The prevalence of stunting in children under 5 in Zambia is now at 34.6%, indicating a decrease of 5.4% (-13.5%) since 2013.
Prevalence of stunting in children under 5 in Zambia
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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 dollar17
-intl dollar1
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Zambia Stunting in children between 1992 and 2018
| Period | Stunting in children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 34.6% | -5.4% |
| 2013 | 40% | -5.8% |
| 2007 | 45.8% | -6.7% |
| 2002 | 52.5% | -6.7% |
| 1999 | 59.2% | +10.6% |
| 1996 | 48.6% | -9.5% |
| 1995 | 58.1% | +11.8% |
| 1992 | 46.3% |