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

Eastern Africa (African Union)
16.68
in 2022
Niger
19.03
in 2022
Eastern Africa (African Union) rank
4th
Niger rank
6th

Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 over time

  • Eastern Africa (African Union)
  • Niger
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How they compare

Niger currently reports 19.03 against 16.68 in Eastern Africa (African Union), a difference of 2.35.

That makes Niger's figure about 1.1 times Eastern Africa (African Union)'s.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Niger has been ahead every year.

Eastern Africa (African Union) ranks 4th and Niger ranks 6th of 156 groups.

Niger has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Eastern Africa (African Union) Niger Difference Ahead
2000s 18.52 19.12 0.5955 Niger
2010s 17.18 18.29 1.11 Niger
2020s 16.71 18.9 2.19 Niger

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5, Eastern Africa (African Union) or Niger?
Niger, at 19.03 against 16.68 in Eastern Africa (African Union) as of 2022.
What is the difference in prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5 between Eastern Africa (African Union) and Niger?
2.35, with Niger ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Africa (African Union) and Niger?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Eastern Africa (African Union) and Niger rank globally for prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5?
Eastern Africa (African Union) ranks 4th and Niger ranks 6th 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