🇮🇶 Iraq Prevalence of stunting, height for age, male (% of children under 5) — Historical Data
World Bank data • 2000–2018 • 4 data points • Health
Latest Value
12.30
2018
Year-on-Year
-46.1%
vs 2011
10-Year Average
23.15
2009–2018
Range
▲ 28.80 (2000)
▼ 12.30 (2018)
Iraq Prevalence of stunting, height for age, male (% of children under 5) — 2000 to 2018
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About this Indicator
Prevalence of stunting, male, is the percentage of boys under age 5 whose height for age is more than two standard deviations below the median for the international reference population ages 0-59 months. For children up to two years old height is measured by recumbent length. For older children height is measured by stature while standing. The data are based on the WHO's 2006 Child Growth Standards.
Historical Data Table
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 12.30 |
| 2011 | 22.80 |
| 2006 | 28.70 |
| 2000 | 28.80 |
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