Central African Republic vs Niger: Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5

Central African Republic
21.33
in 2022
Niger
19.03
in 2022
Central African Republic rank
3rd
Niger rank
6th

Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 over time

  • Central African Republic
  • Niger
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How they compare

Central African Republic currently reports 21.33 against 19.03 in Niger, a difference of 2.3.

That makes Central African Republic's figure about 1.1 times Niger's.

Across all 33 years both countries report, Central African Republic has been ahead every year.

Central African Republic ranks 3rd and Niger ranks 6th of 193 countries.

Central African Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Central African Republic Niger Difference Ahead
1990s 22.15 20.87 1.27 Central African Republic
2000s 22.02 19.12 2.9 Central African Republic
2010s 21.48 18.29 3.19 Central African Republic
2020s 21.35 18.9 2.45 Central African Republic

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5, Central African Republic or Niger?
Central African Republic, at 21.33 against 19.03 in Niger as of 2022.
What is the difference in prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5 between Central African Republic and Niger?
2.3, with Central African Republic ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Niger?
33 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2022.
How do Central African Republic and Niger rank globally for prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5?
Central African Republic ranks 3rd and Niger ranks 6th of 193 countries.
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