Chile vs Nicaragua: 2.2.2a Prevalence of overweight among children under 5

Chile
8.8
in 2022
Nicaragua
8.7
in 2022
Chile rank
44th
Nicaragua rank
45th

2.2.2a Prevalence of overweight among children under 5 over time

  • Chile
  • Nicaragua
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How they compare

Chile currently reports 8.8 against 8.7 in Nicaragua, a difference of 0.1.

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

Chile ranks 44th and Nicaragua ranks 45th of 160 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Chile Nicaragua Difference Ahead
2000s 11.14 6.73 4.41 Chile
2010s 9.51 7.59 1.92 Chile
2020s 8.87 8.57 0.3 Chile

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, Chile or Nicaragua?
Chile, at 8.8 against 8.7 in Nicaragua as of 2022.
What is the difference in 2.2.2a prevalence of overweight among children under 5 between Chile and Nicaragua?
0.1, with Chile ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Chile and Nicaragua?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Chile and Nicaragua rank globally for 2.2.2a prevalence of overweight among children under 5?
Chile ranks 44th and Nicaragua ranks 45th 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