Mexico vs Russia: 2.2.2a Prevalence of overweight among children under 5 (%)

Mexico
6.9
in 2022
Russia
7.4
in 2022
Mexico rank
62nd
Russia rank
60th

2.2.2a Prevalence of overweight among children under 5 (%) over time

  • Mexico
  • Russia
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How they compare

Russia currently reports 7.4 against 6.9 in Mexico, a difference of 0.5.

That makes Russia's figure about 1.1 times Mexico's.

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

Mexico ranks 62nd and Russia ranks 60th of 160 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Mexico Russia Difference Ahead
2000s 7.14 15.95 8.81 Russia
2010s 6.75 10.37 3.62 Russia
2020s 6.8 7.43 0.6333 Russia

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