Fiji vs Lesotho: 2.2.2a Prevalence of overweight among children under 5

Fiji
7.4
in 2022
Lesotho
6.9
in 2022
Fiji rank
60th
Lesotho rank
62nd

2.2.2a Prevalence of overweight among children under 5 over time

  • Fiji
  • Lesotho
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How they compare

Fiji currently reports 7.4 against 6.9 in Lesotho, a difference of 0.5.

That makes Fiji's figure about 1.1 times Lesotho's.

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

Fiji ranks 60th and Lesotho ranks 62nd of 160 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Fiji averaged higher in 1 and Lesotho in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Fiji Lesotho Difference Ahead
2000s 4.89 6.89 2 Lesotho
2010s 6.74 7.04 0.3 Lesotho
2020s 7.47 6.93 0.5333 Fiji

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, Fiji or Lesotho?
Fiji, at 7.4 against 6.9 in Lesotho as of 2022.
What is the difference in 2.2.2a prevalence of overweight among children under 5 between Fiji and Lesotho?
0.5, with Fiji ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Fiji and Lesotho?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Fiji and Lesotho rank globally for 2.2.2a prevalence of overweight among children under 5?
Fiji ranks 60th and Lesotho ranks 62nd 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