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What is the rate of chronic child malnutrition (stunting) in Guatemala?

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Chronic malnutrition, under-5s (JME estimate)

44.6%

2024World Bank/JME

About 46% of children under 5 suffer chronic malnutrition according to the World Bank (Guatemala Overview, 2024); the 2024 JME estimate (UNICEF/WHO/World Bank) gives 44.6%, against 53.2% in 2000. It is one of the highest rates in the world.

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  • Chronic malnutrition, under-5s53.2%2000World Bank/JME
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  • World Bank/JME
    • Chronic malnutrition, under-5s (JME estimate)
    • Chronic malnutrition, under-5s
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