Central Africa (African Union) vs Gambia: Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5

Central Africa (African Union)
12.35
in 2022
Gambia
11.53
in 2022
Central Africa (African Union) rank
28th
Gambia rank
26th

Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 over time

  • Central Africa (African Union)
  • Gambia
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How they compare

Central Africa (African Union) currently reports 12.35 against 11.53 in Gambia, a difference of 0.82.

That makes Central Africa (African Union)'s figure about 1.1 times Gambia's.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Central Africa (African Union) has been ahead every year.

Central Africa (African Union) ranks 28th and Gambia ranks 26th of 156 groups.

Central Africa (African Union) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Central Africa (African Union) Gambia Difference Ahead
2000s 17.73 16.62 1.11 Central Africa (African Union)
2010s 14.4 13.15 1.24 Central Africa (African Union)
2020s 12.59 11.7 0.8847 Central Africa (African Union)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5, Central Africa (African Union) or Gambia?
Central Africa (African Union), at 12.35 against 11.53 in Gambia as of 2022.
What is the difference in prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5 between Central Africa (African Union) and Gambia?
0.82, with Central Africa (African Union) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central Africa (African Union) and Gambia?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Central Africa (African Union) and Gambia rank globally for prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5?
Central Africa (African Union) ranks 28th and Gambia ranks 26th 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