United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland vs United States of America: Height-for-age <-2 SD
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
1.96
in 2019
United States of America
3.8
in 2022
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
93rd
United States of America rank
90th
Height-for-age <-2 SD over time
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- United States of America
How they compare
United States of America currently reports 3.8 against 1.96 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 1.84.
That makes United States of America's figure about 1.9 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, United States of America has been ahead every year.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 93rd and United States of America ranks 90th of 96 countries.
United States of America has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.14 | 2.3 | 0.1614 | United States of America |
| 2010s | 2.03 | 2.86 | 0.8282 | United States of America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher height-for-age <-2 sd, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or United States of America?
- United States of America, at 3.8 against 1.96 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2022.
- What is the difference in height-for-age <-2 sd between United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America?
- 1.84, with United States of America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2018.
- How do United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and United States of America rank globally for height-for-age <-2 sd?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 93rd and United States of America ranks 90th 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.