Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions) vs Paraguay: Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5
Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions)
2.49
in 2022
Paraguay
2.54
in 2022
Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions) rank
120th
Paraguay rank
119th
Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 over time
- Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions)
- Paraguay
How they compare
Paraguay currently reports 2.54 against 2.49 in Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions), a difference of 0.05.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Paraguay has been ahead every year.
Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions) 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 (World Bank regions) | 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 (World Bank regions) or Paraguay?
- Paraguay, at 2.54 against 2.49 in Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions) as of 2022.
- What is the difference in prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5 between Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions) and Paraguay?
- 0.05, with Paraguay ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions) and Paraguay?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
- How do Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions) and Paraguay rank globally for prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5?
- Latin America and the Caribbean (World Bank regions) 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.