Belize vs Malaysia: 2.2.2a Prevalence of overweight among children under 5

Belize
5.9
in 2022
Malaysia
5.7
in 2022
Belize rank
76th
Malaysia rank
77th

2.2.2a Prevalence of overweight among children under 5 over time

  • Belize
  • Malaysia
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How they compare

Belize currently reports 5.9 against 5.7 in Malaysia, a difference of 0.2.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Belize has been ahead every year.

Belize ranks 76th and Malaysia ranks 77th of 160 countries.

Belize has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Belize Malaysia Difference Ahead
2000s 11.07 5.89 5.18 Belize
2010s 7.91 6.07 1.84 Belize
2020s 6.1 5.73 0.3667 Belize

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 2.2.2a prevalence of overweight among children under 5, Belize or Malaysia?
Belize, at 5.9 against 5.7 in Malaysia as of 2022.
What is the difference in 2.2.2a prevalence of overweight among children under 5 between Belize and Malaysia?
0.2, with Belize ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belize and Malaysia?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Belize and Malaysia rank globally for 2.2.2a prevalence of overweight among children under 5?
Belize ranks 76th and Malaysia ranks 77th of 160 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 2.2.2a Prevalence of overweight among children under 5 (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
2.2.2a Prevalence of overweight among children under 5 (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
160 places, 3,680 data points, 2000–2022
Last refreshed