Stunting ihme vs gdp in South Africa
South Africa: Stunting ihme vs gdp was 21.3 in 2017. ▼ Falling
Latest (2017)
21.3
Change on year
down 22.3%
World rank
43rd
of 97 countries
All-time high
30.1
in 1999
All-time low
21.2
in 2015
Years of data
6
1994–2017
Stunting ihme vs gdp in South Africa, 1994–2017
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2017, stunting ihme vs gdp in South Africa stood at 21.3.
The figure is down 22.3% on the previous year and down 14.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stunting ihme vs gdp in South Africa peaked at 30.1 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 21.2, in 2015.
South Africa ranks 43rd of 97 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Stunting ihme vs gdp in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 28.7 | — |
| 1999 | 30.1 | +4.9% |
| 2008 | 25 | -16.9% |
| 2015 | 21.2 | -15.2% |
| 2016 | 27.4 | +29.2% |
| 2017 | 21.3 | -22.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 29.4 | 28.7 | 30.1 | 2 |
| 2000s | 25 | 25 | 25 | 1 |
| 2010s | 23.3 | 21.2 | 27.4 | 3 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More economy & growth data for South Africa
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.4836 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 1.4 Percent per annum (2029)
- GDP (current US$), annual growth rate 6.49 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current US$), per capita 6,598 current US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 3.94 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 17.89 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 118,025 current LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 1.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.8659 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 5,713 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is stunting ihme vs gdp in South Africa?
- Stunting ihme vs gdp in South Africa was 21.3 in 2017, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest stunting ihme vs gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 30.1 in 1999.
- What is the lowest stunting ihme vs gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.2 in 2015.
- How does South Africa rank for stunting ihme vs gdp?
- South Africa ranks 43rd out of 97 countries with data for 2017.
- Is stunting ihme vs gdp rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Stunting ihme vs gdp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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