Malawi vs Singapore: 2.2.2a Prevalence of overweight among children under 5

Malawi
3.9
in 2022
Singapore
3.8
in 2022
Malawi rank
111th
Singapore rank
113th

2.2.2a Prevalence of overweight among children under 5 over time

  • Malawi
  • Singapore
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How they compare

Malawi currently reports 3.9 against 3.8 in Singapore, a difference of 0.1.

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

Malawi ranks 111th and Singapore ranks 113th of 160 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Malawi Singapore Difference Ahead
2000s 9.79 2.6 7.19 Malawi
2010s 4.46 3.22 1.24 Malawi
2020s 3.83 3.7 0.1333 Malawi

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, Malawi or Singapore?
Malawi, at 3.9 against 3.8 in Singapore as of 2022.
What is the difference in 2.2.2a prevalence of overweight among children under 5 between Malawi and Singapore?
0.1, with Malawi ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Singapore?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Malawi and Singapore rank globally for 2.2.2a prevalence of overweight among children under 5?
Malawi ranks 111th and Singapore ranks 113th 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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