Malaysia vs Poland: 2.2.2a Prevalence of overweight among children under 5

Malaysia
5.7
in 2022
Poland
6
in 2022
Malaysia rank
77th
Poland rank
74th

2.2.2a Prevalence of overweight among children under 5 over time

  • Malaysia
  • Poland
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How they compare

Poland currently reports 6 against 5.7 in Malaysia, a difference of 0.3.

That makes Poland's figure about 1.1 times Malaysia's.

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

Malaysia ranks 77th and Poland ranks 74th of 160 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Malaysia averaged higher in 2 and Poland in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malaysia Poland Difference Ahead
2000s 5.89 5.02 0.87 Malaysia
2010s 6.07 5.78 0.29 Malaysia
2020s 5.73 6 0.2667 Poland

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, Malaysia or Poland?
Poland, at 6 against 5.7 in Malaysia as of 2022.
What is the difference in 2.2.2a prevalence of overweight among children under 5 between Malaysia and Poland?
0.3, with Poland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Poland?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Malaysia and Poland rank globally for 2.2.2a prevalence of overweight among children under 5?
Malaysia ranks 77th and Poland ranks 74th 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
Last refreshed