Asia (UNSDG) vs South Africa: Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5
Asia (UNSDG)
8.37
in 2022
South Africa
5.22
in 2022
Asia (UNSDG) rank
71st
South Africa rank
72nd
Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 over time
- Asia (UNSDG)
- South Africa
How they compare
Asia (UNSDG) currently reports 8.37 against 5.22 in South Africa, a difference of 3.15.
That makes Asia (UNSDG)'s figure about 1.6 times South Africa's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Asia (UNSDG) has been ahead every year.
Asia (UNSDG) ranks 71st and South Africa ranks 72nd of 156 groups.
Asia (UNSDG) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Asia (UNSDG) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.83 | 6.74 | 9.09 | Asia (UNSDG) |
| 2010s | 11.5 | 5.62 | 5.87 | Asia (UNSDG) |
| 2020s | 8.76 | 5.24 | 3.52 | Asia (UNSDG) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5, Asia (UNSDG) or South Africa?
- Asia (UNSDG), at 8.37 against 5.22 in South Africa as of 2022.
- What is the difference in prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5 between Asia (UNSDG) and South Africa?
- 3.15, with Asia (UNSDG) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Asia (UNSDG) and South Africa?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do Asia (UNSDG) and South Africa rank globally for prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5?
- Asia (UNSDG) ranks 71st and South Africa ranks 72nd 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.