Africa (UNSDG) vs Malawi: Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5
Africa (UNSDG)
10.56
in 2022
Malawi
7.86
in 2022
Africa (UNSDG) rank
48th
Malawi rank
50th
Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 over time
- Africa (UNSDG)
- Malawi
How they compare
Africa (UNSDG) currently reports 10.56 against 7.86 in Malawi, a difference of 2.7.
That makes Africa (UNSDG)'s figure about 1.3 times Malawi's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Africa (UNSDG) has been ahead every year.
Africa (UNSDG) ranks 48th and Malawi ranks 50th 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) | Malawi | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.42 | 10.39 | 2.03 | Africa (UNSDG) |
| 2010s | 10.97 | 8.42 | 2.54 | Africa (UNSDG) |
| 2020s | 10.58 | 7.89 | 2.69 | 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 Malawi?
- Africa (UNSDG), at 10.56 against 7.86 in Malawi as of 2022.
- What is the difference in prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5 between Africa (UNSDG) and Malawi?
- 2.7, with Africa (UNSDG) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (UNSDG) and Malawi?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do Africa (UNSDG) and Malawi rank globally for prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5?
- Africa (UNSDG) ranks 48th and Malawi ranks 50th 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.