Stunting
SDG Target 2.2
End all forms of malnutrition, including achieving, by 2025, the internationally agreed-upon targets on stunting and wasting in children under five. Target shown on chart is provisional and has been extrapolated based on existing 2025 target.
Global Progress and Projections for Stunting
Prevalence of Stunting Among Children under Age 5
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2030 Target
Historical Average
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In the global data for 2020, 24% of children under age 5 were stunted. The 2030 projection suggests 22% of children under age 5 will be stunted.
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Progress is achieved at different rates for different regions and countries. For any geography, the pace of progress can also change over time, accelerating or slowing depending on a range of factors. Global averages often mask huge differences between countries or regions. Select up to three geographies to compare with the global average. Create your own custom chart and download or share.
Historical Progress for Stunting
Prevalence of Stunting Among Children under Age 5
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2030 Target
Global
Central Europe, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia
12%
1990
2020
High-Income
3%
1990
2020
Latin America and Caribbean
14%
1990
2020
North Africa and Middle East
21%
1990
2020
South Asia
36%
1990
2020
South-East Asia, East Asia, and Oceania
16%
1990
2020
Sub-Saharan Africa
32%
1990
2020