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
051015199020062022

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.

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Indicator
Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 (Crude estimate)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
349 places, 9,955 data points, 1990–2022
Last refreshed