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

China
8.9
in 2022
Nicaragua
8.7
in 2022
China rank
42nd
Nicaragua rank
45th

2.2.2a Prevalence of overweight among children under 5 over time

  • China
  • Nicaragua
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How they compare

China currently reports 8.9 against 8.7 in Nicaragua, a difference of 0.2.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Nicaragua ahead.

China ranks 42nd and Nicaragua ranks 45th of 160 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, China averaged higher in 1 and Nicaragua in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade China Nicaragua Difference Ahead
2000s 6.54 6.73 0.19 Nicaragua
2010s 7.36 7.59 0.23 Nicaragua
2020s 8.6 8.57 0.0333 China

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, China or Nicaragua?
China, at 8.9 against 8.7 in Nicaragua as of 2022.
What is the difference in 2.2.2a prevalence of overweight among children under 5 between China and Nicaragua?
0.2, with China ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and Nicaragua?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do China and Nicaragua rank globally for 2.2.2a prevalence of overweight among children under 5?
China ranks 42nd 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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About this data

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
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