https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SH.STA.MALN.ZS?locations=NG
In Nigeria, 37 percent of children under five years are stunted. The prevalence of stunting increases with age, peaking at 47 percent among children 24–35 months.
As of my last update in January 2022, malnutrition among children under the age of two in Nigeria remains a significant concern. Nigeria has one of the highest rates of child malnutrition globally. According to UNICEF, as of 2021, about 2.5 million children in Nigeria suffer from severe acute malnutrition (SAM), with approximately 420,000 deaths annually due to malnutrition-related causes.
Malnutrition in Nigeria is often attributed to various factors, including poverty, inadequate access to nutritious food, poor healthcare infrastructure, and frequent outbreaks of diseases like malaria and diarrhoea. Efforts to address malnutrition in Nigeria typically involve a combination of interventions, including improving access to healthcare services, promoting exclusive breastfeeding, providing nutrient-rich foods, and implementing community-based nutrition programs.
For the most current and specific data on the prevalence of malnutrition among children under two in Nigeria, I recommend consulting recent reports from organizations like UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO), or governmental health agencies in Nigeria.
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