Nicaragua vs Thailand: 2.2.2a Prevalence of overweight among children under 5

Nicaragua
8.7
in 2022
Thailand
8.6
in 2022
Nicaragua rank
45th
Thailand rank
46th

2.2.2a Prevalence of overweight among children under 5 over time

  • Nicaragua
  • Thailand
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How they compare

Nicaragua currently reports 8.7 against 8.6 in Thailand, a difference of 0.1.

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

Nicaragua ranks 45th and Thailand ranks 46th of 160 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Nicaragua Thailand Difference Ahead
2000s 6.73 7.66 0.93 Thailand
2010s 7.59 9.15 1.56 Thailand
2020s 8.57 8.73 0.1667 Thailand

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, Nicaragua or Thailand?
Nicaragua, at 8.7 against 8.6 in Thailand as of 2022.
What is the difference in 2.2.2a prevalence of overweight among children under 5 between Nicaragua and Thailand?
0.1, with Nicaragua ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Nicaragua and Thailand?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Nicaragua and Thailand rank globally for 2.2.2a prevalence of overweight among children under 5?
Nicaragua ranks 45th and Thailand ranks 46th 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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