Eastern Africa (African Union) vs Senegal: Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5
Eastern Africa (African Union)
16.68
in 2022
Senegal
19.34
in 2022
Eastern Africa (African Union) rank
4th
Senegal rank
5th
Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 over time
- Eastern Africa (African Union)
- Senegal
How they compare
Senegal currently reports 19.34 against 16.68 in Eastern Africa (African Union), a difference of 2.66.
That makes Senegal's figure about 1.2 times Eastern Africa (African Union)'s.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Senegal has been ahead every year.
Eastern Africa (African Union) ranks 4th and Senegal ranks 5th of 156 groups.
Senegal has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Africa (African Union) | Senegal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.52 | 19.48 | 0.9585 | Senegal |
| 2010s | 17.18 | 18.84 | 1.67 | Senegal |
| 2020s | 16.71 | 19.23 | 2.52 | Senegal |
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 Senegal?
- Senegal, at 19.34 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 Senegal?
- 2.66, with Senegal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Africa (African Union) and Senegal?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do Eastern Africa (African Union) and Senegal rank globally for prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5?
- Eastern Africa (African Union) ranks 4th and Senegal ranks 5th 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.