Share of children who are stunted vs. GDP per capita in Bhutan
Bhutan: Share of children who are stunted vs. GDP per capita was 17.9% in 2023. ▼ Falling
Share of children who are stunted vs. GDP per capita in Bhutan, 1987–2023
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Bhutan recorded 17.9% for share of children who are stunted vs. gdp per capita in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
That represents a change of down 46.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children who are stunted vs. gdp per capita in Bhutan peaked at 60.9% in 1987 and was at its lowest, 17.9%, in 2023.
Bhutan ranks 51st of 97 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Share of children who are stunted vs. GDP per capita in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 60.9% | — |
| 1999 | 47.7% | -21.7% |
| 2008 | 34.9% | -26.8% |
| 2010 | 33.5% | -4.0% |
| 2023 | 17.9% | -46.6% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 17.9% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 22.7%, 79% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 17.9% is below the median for South Asia, which is 20.8%, 86% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 60.9% | 60.9% | 60.9% | 1 |
| 1990s | 47.7% | 47.7% | 47.7% | 1 |
| 2000s | 34.9% | 34.9% | 34.9% | 1 |
| 2010s | 33.5% | 33.5% | 33.5% | 1 |
| 2020s | 17.9% | 17.9% | 17.9% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
More economy & growth data for Bhutan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 4.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.11 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 2.82 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -72.36 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0008 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 3.56 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 26.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.3328 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 1,495 includes gold, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), annual growth rate 24.21 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children who are stunted vs. gdp per capita in Bhutan?
- Share of children who are stunted vs. gdp per capita in Bhutan was 17.9% in 2023, according to World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of children who are stunted vs. gdp per capita recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 60.9% in 1987.
- What is the lowest share of children who are stunted vs. gdp per capita recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.9% in 2023.
- How does Bhutan rank for share of children who are stunted vs. gdp per capita?
- Bhutan ranks 51st out of 97 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of children who are stunted vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of children who are stunted vs. GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The share of children who are stunted – significantly shorter than the average for their age. GDP per capita is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.