Madagascar vs Sri Lanka: 2.2.2a Prevalence of overweight among children under 5

Madagascar
1.5
in 2022
Sri Lanka
1.3
in 2022
Madagascar rank
157th
Sri Lanka rank
158th

2.2.2a Prevalence of overweight among children under 5 over time

  • Madagascar
  • Sri Lanka
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How they compare

Madagascar currently reports 1.5 against 1.3 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 0.2.

That makes Madagascar's figure about 1.2 times Sri Lanka's.

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

Madagascar ranks 157th and Sri Lanka ranks 158th of 160 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Madagascar Sri Lanka Difference Ahead
2000s 3.11 1.05 2.06 Madagascar
2010s 1.7 1.25 0.45 Madagascar
2020s 1.5 1.3 0.2 Madagascar

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, Madagascar or Sri Lanka?
Madagascar, at 1.5 against 1.3 in Sri Lanka as of 2022.
What is the difference in 2.2.2a prevalence of overweight among children under 5 between Madagascar and Sri Lanka?
0.2, with Madagascar ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Madagascar and Sri Lanka?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Madagascar and Sri Lanka rank globally for 2.2.2a prevalence of overweight among children under 5?
Madagascar ranks 157th and Sri Lanka ranks 158th 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