Africa (UNSDG) vs Benin: Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5
Africa (UNSDG)
10.56
in 2022
Benin
7.97
in 2022
Africa (UNSDG) rank
48th
Benin rank
48th
Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 over time
- Africa (UNSDG)
- Benin
How they compare
Africa (UNSDG) currently reports 10.56 against 7.97 in Benin, a difference of 2.59.
That makes Africa (UNSDG)'s figure about 1.3 times Benin's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Africa (UNSDG) has been ahead every year.
Africa (UNSDG) ranks 48th and Benin ranks 48th of 156 groups.
Africa (UNSDG) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa (UNSDG) | Benin | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.42 | 10.68 | 1.75 | Africa (UNSDG) |
| 2010s | 10.97 | 8.57 | 2.4 | Africa (UNSDG) |
| 2020s | 10.58 | 8.02 | 2.56 | Africa (UNSDG) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5, Africa (UNSDG) or Benin?
- Africa (UNSDG), at 10.56 against 7.97 in Benin as of 2022.
- What is the difference in prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5 between Africa (UNSDG) and Benin?
- 2.59, with Africa (UNSDG) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (UNSDG) and Benin?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do Africa (UNSDG) and Benin rank globally for prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5?
- Africa (UNSDG) ranks 48th and Benin ranks 48th of 156 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 (Crude estimate). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.