ESCAP_LDC (LDC_E) vs Nigeria: Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5

ESCAP_LDC (LDC_E)
11.83
in 2022
Nigeria
9.61
in 2022
ESCAP_LDC (LDC_E) rank
38th
Nigeria rank
36th

Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 over time

  • ESCAP_LDC (LDC_E)
  • Nigeria
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How they compare

ESCAP_LDC (LDC_E) currently reports 11.83 against 9.61 in Nigeria, a difference of 2.22.

That makes ESCAP_LDC (LDC_E)'s figure about 1.2 times Nigeria's.

Across all 23 years both countries report, ESCAP_LDC (LDC_E) has been ahead every year.

ESCAP_LDC (LDC_E) ranks 38th and Nigeria ranks 36th of 156 groups.

ESCAP_LDC (LDC_E) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade ESCAP_LDC (LDC_E) Nigeria Difference Ahead
2000s 26.82 11.5 15.31 ESCAP_LDC (LDC_E)
2010s 17.73 9.65 8.08 ESCAP_LDC (LDC_E)
2020s 12.54 9.58 2.96 ESCAP_LDC (LDC_E)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5, ESCAP_LDC (LDC_E) or Nigeria?
ESCAP_LDC (LDC_E), at 11.83 against 9.61 in Nigeria as of 2022.
What is the difference in prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5 between ESCAP_LDC (LDC_E) and Nigeria?
2.22, with ESCAP_LDC (LDC_E) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for ESCAP_LDC (LDC_E) and Nigeria?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do ESCAP_LDC (LDC_E) and Nigeria rank globally for prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5?
ESCAP_LDC (LDC_E) ranks 38th and Nigeria ranks 36th 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