Ghana vs Nepal: 2.2.2a Prevalence of overweight among children under 5

Ghana
1.9
in 2022
Nepal
1.7
in 2022
Ghana rank
153rd
Nepal rank
155th

2.2.2a Prevalence of overweight among children under 5 over time

  • Ghana
  • Nepal
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How they compare

Ghana currently reports 1.9 against 1.7 in Nepal, a difference of 0.2.

That makes Ghana's figure about 1.1 times Nepal's.

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

Ghana ranks 153rd and Nepal ranks 155th of 160 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Ghana Nepal Difference Ahead
2000s 3.79 0.89 2.9 Ghana
2010s 2.21 1.37 0.84 Ghana
2020s 1.93 1.67 0.2667 Ghana

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, Ghana or Nepal?
Ghana, at 1.9 against 1.7 in Nepal as of 2022.
What is the difference in 2.2.2a prevalence of overweight among children under 5 between Ghana and Nepal?
0.2, with Ghana ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Nepal?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Ghana and Nepal rank globally for 2.2.2a prevalence of overweight among children under 5?
Ghana ranks 153rd and Nepal ranks 155th 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
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