Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) vs Paraguay: Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5

Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG)
2.49
in 2022
Paraguay
2.54
in 2022
Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) rank
120th
Paraguay rank
119th

Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 over time

  • Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG)
  • Paraguay
0246199020062022

How they compare

Paraguay currently reports 2.54 against 2.49 in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG), a difference of 0.05.

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

Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) ranks 120th and Paraguay ranks 119th of 156 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) Paraguay Difference Ahead
2000s 3.4 3.54 0.1445 Paraguay
2010s 2.76 2.89 0.1317 Paraguay
2020s 2.52 2.58 0.06 Paraguay

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5, Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) or Paraguay?
Paraguay, at 2.54 against 2.49 in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) as of 2022.
What is the difference in prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5 between Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) and Paraguay?
0.05, with Paraguay ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) and Paraguay?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) and Paraguay rank globally for prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5?
Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) ranks 120th and Paraguay ranks 119th 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