Finland vs United Kingdom: Height-for-age <-2 SD

Finland
2.8
in 2023
United Kingdom
1.96
in 2019
Finland rank
92nd
United Kingdom rank
93rd

Height-for-age <-2 SD over time

  • Finland
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

Finland currently reports 2.8 against 1.96 in United Kingdom, a difference of 0.84.

That makes Finland's figure about 1.4 times United Kingdom's.

Across all 7 years both countries report, United Kingdom has been ahead every year.

Finland ranks 92nd and United Kingdom ranks 93rd of 96 countries.

United Kingdom has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher height-for-age <-2 sd, Finland or United Kingdom?
Finland, at 2.8 against 1.96 in United Kingdom as of 2023.
What is the difference in height-for-age <-2 sd between Finland and United Kingdom?
0.84, with Finland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and United Kingdom?
7 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2019.
How do Finland and United Kingdom rank globally for height-for-age <-2 sd?
Finland ranks 92nd and United Kingdom ranks 93rd of 96 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Height-for-age <-2 SD (stunting). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Height-for-age <-2 SD (stunting)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
96 places, 948 data points, 1985–2024
Last refreshed