Jamaica vs Kuwait: Height-for-age <-2 SD
Jamaica
4.64
in 2018
Kuwait
3.21
in 2023
Jamaica rank
89th
Kuwait rank
91st
Height-for-age <-2 SD over time
- Jamaica
- Kuwait
How they compare
Jamaica currently reports 4.64 against 3.21 in Kuwait, a difference of 1.43.
That makes Jamaica's figure about 1.4 times Kuwait's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 12 shared years of data; in 1996 it was Jamaica ahead.
Jamaica ranks 89th and Kuwait ranks 91st of 96 countries.
Jamaica has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jamaica | Kuwait | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.25 | 5 | 6.25 | Jamaica |
| 2000s | 6.58 | 4.43 | 2.16 | Jamaica |
| 2010s | 6.54 | 5.49 | 1.04 | Jamaica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher height-for-age <-2 sd, Jamaica or Kuwait?
- Jamaica, at 4.64 against 3.21 in Kuwait as of 2018.
- What is the difference in height-for-age <-2 sd between Jamaica and Kuwait?
- 1.43, with Jamaica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and Kuwait?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2018.
- How do Jamaica and Kuwait rank globally for height-for-age <-2 sd?
- Jamaica ranks 89th and Kuwait ranks 91st 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.