East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) vs South Korea: Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5
East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions)
5.78
in 2022
South Korea
4.15
in 2022
East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) rank
83rd
South Korea rank
82nd
Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 over time
- East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions)
- South Korea
How they compare
East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) currently reports 5.78 against 4.15 in South Korea, a difference of 1.63.
That makes East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions)'s figure about 1.4 times South Korea's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) has been ahead every year.
East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) ranks 83rd and South Korea ranks 82nd of 156 groups.
East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) | South Korea | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.68 | 4.1 | 5.59 | East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) |
| 2010s | 7.46 | 4.11 | 3.35 | East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) |
| 2020s | 5.98 | 4.15 | 1.83 | East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5, East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) or South Korea?
- East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions), at 5.78 against 4.15 in South Korea as of 2022.
- What is the difference in prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5 between East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) and South Korea?
- 1.63, with East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) and South Korea?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) and South Korea rank globally for prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5?
- East Asia and Pacific (World Bank regions) ranks 83rd and South Korea ranks 82nd 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.