Countries with the Highest Child Stunting (2024)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2024
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Burundi leads with stunting, children under 5 (%) of 52.8%.
Yemen, Rep. ranks #2 at 48.5%.
Niger ranks #3 at 47.7%.
Timor-Leste ranks #4 at 46.7%.
Guatemala ranks #5 at 46.0%.
Top 25 Countries by Stunting, Children Under 5 (%)
| # | Country | Stunting, Children Under 5 (%) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Burundi | 52.8% | 2024 |
| 2 |  Yemen, Rep. | 48.5% | 2022 |
| 3 |  Niger | 47.7% | 2022 |
| 4 |  Timor-Leste | 46.7% | 2020 |
| 5 |  Guatemala | 46.0% | 2021 |
| 6 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | 44.7% | 2023 |
| 7 |  Afghanistan | 44.6% | 2022 |
| 8 |  Madagascar | 39.8% | 2021 |
| 9 |  Central African Republic | 37.9% | 2022 |
| 10 |  Mozambique | 36.7% | 2022 |
| 11 |  Lesotho | 35.6% | 2024 |
| 12 |  India | 35.5% | 2020 |
| 13 |  Malawi | 35.5% | 2020 |
| 14 |  Benin | 34.1% | 2021 |
| 15 |  Nigeria | 33.8% | 2021 |
| 16 |  Rwanda | 33.1% | 2020 |
| 17 |  Lao PDR | 32.8% | 2023 |
| 18 |  Chad | 31.9% | 2022 |
| 19 |  Tanzania | 30.0% | 2022 |
| 20 |  Philippines | 26.7% | 2021 |
| 21 |  Sierra Leone | 26.3% | 2021 |
| 22 |  Guinea | 26.1% | 2022 |
| 23 |  Zimbabwe | 25.9% | 2024 |
| 24 |  Djibouti | 25.5% | 2023 |
| 25 |  Mali | 25.1% | 2024 |
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FAQ
What is the highest stunting, children under 5 (%) in 2024?
Burundi has the highest stunting, children under 5 (%) at 52.8% in 2024.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 74 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.