Eastern Africa (UNSDG) vs Senegal: Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5

Eastern Africa (UNSDG)
15.22
in 2022
Senegal
19.34
in 2022
Eastern Africa (UNSDG) rank
8th
Senegal rank
5th

Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 over time

  • Eastern Africa (UNSDG)
  • Senegal
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How they compare

Senegal currently reports 19.34 against 15.22 in Eastern Africa (UNSDG), a difference of 4.12.

That makes Senegal's figure about 1.3 times Eastern Africa (UNSDG)'s.

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

Eastern Africa (UNSDG) ranks 8th 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 (UNSDG) Senegal Difference Ahead
2000s 17.28 19.48 2.21 Senegal
2010s 15.81 18.84 3.03 Senegal
2020s 15.27 19.23 3.96 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 (UNSDG) or Senegal?
Senegal, at 19.34 against 15.22 in Eastern Africa (UNSDG) as of 2022.
What is the difference in prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5 between Eastern Africa (UNSDG) and Senegal?
4.12, with Senegal ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Africa (UNSDG) and Senegal?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Eastern Africa (UNSDG) and Senegal rank globally for prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5?
Eastern Africa (UNSDG) ranks 8th 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.

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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