Northern Africa vs Uganda: Children moderately or severely stunted
Northern Africa
5,216
in 2024
Uganda
1,896
in 2024
Northern Africa rank
12th
Uganda rank
15th
Children moderately or severely stunted over time
- Northern Africa
- Uganda
How they compare
Northern Africa currently reports 5,216 against 1,896 in Uganda, a difference of 3,320.
That makes Northern Africa's figure about 2.8 times Uganda's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Northern Africa has been ahead every year.
Northern Africa ranks 12th and Uganda ranks 15th of 30 groups.
Northern Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Northern Africa | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6,104 | 2,229 | 3,874 | Northern Africa |
| 2010s | 6,046 | 2,028 | 4,018 | Northern Africa |
| 2020s | 5,276 | 1,861 | 3,415 | Northern Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher children moderately or severely stunted, Northern Africa or Uganda?
- Northern Africa, at 5,216 against 1,896 in Uganda as of 2024.
- What is the difference in children moderately or severely stunted between Northern Africa and Uganda?
- 3,320, with Northern Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Northern Africa and Uganda?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Northern Africa and Uganda rank globally for children moderately or severely stunted?
- Northern Africa ranks 12th and Uganda ranks 15th of 30 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Children moderately or severely stunted (thousands). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.