Share of children who are stunted vs. GDP per capita in Romania
Romania: Share of children who are stunted vs. GDP per capita was 12.8% in 2002. ▲ Rising
Share of children who are stunted vs. GDP per capita in Romania, 1991–2002
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2002, share of children who are stunted vs. gdp per capita in Romania stood at 12.8%.
That represents a change of down 8.6% on the previous year and up 14.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of children who are stunted vs. gdp per capita in Romania peaked at 15.3% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 11.2%, in 1991.
Romania ranks 64th of 97 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Share of children who are stunted vs. GDP per capita in Romania, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 11.2% | — |
| 1999 | 15.3% | +36.6% |
| 2000 | 12.8% | -16.3% |
| 2001 | 14.0% | +9.4% |
| 2002 | 12.8% | -8.6% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 12.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 3.8%, 3.4× the median. (11 countries reporting)
- Romania's 12.8% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.6%, 1.9× the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13.2% | 11.2% | 15.3% | 2 |
| 2000s | 13.2% | 12.8% | 14.0% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Romania
More economy & growth data for Romania
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.82 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 3.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 803.14 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0019 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 42.23 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 9.37 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 30.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0219 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 492.84 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 23.51 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of children who are stunted vs. gdp per capita in Romania?
- Share of children who are stunted vs. gdp per capita in Romania was 12.8% in 2002, 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 Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 15.3% in 1999.
- What is the lowest share of children who are stunted vs. gdp per capita recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.2% in 1991.
- How does Romania rank for share of children who are stunted vs. gdp per capita?
- Romania ranks 64th out of 97 countries with data for 2002.
- Is share of children who are stunted vs. gdp per capita rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Romania 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.