South America (UNSDG) vs Vanuatu: Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5

South America (UNSDG)
2.37
in 2022
Vanuatu
2.37
in 2022
South America (UNSDG) rank
128th
Vanuatu rank
125th

Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 over time

  • South America (UNSDG)
  • Vanuatu
01234199020062022

How they compare

South America (UNSDG) currently reports 2.37 against 2.37 in Vanuatu, a difference of 0.

Across all 23 years both countries report, South America (UNSDG) has been ahead every year.

South America (UNSDG) ranks 128th and Vanuatu ranks 125th of 156 groups.

South America (UNSDG) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade South America (UNSDG) Vanuatu Difference Ahead
2000s 3.41 2.99 0.419 South America (UNSDG)
2010s 2.73 2.57 0.1528 South America (UNSDG)
2020s 2.42 2.38 0.0375 South America (UNSDG)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5, South America (UNSDG) or Vanuatu?
South America (UNSDG), at 2.37 against 2.37 in Vanuatu as of 2022.
What is the difference in prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5 between South America (UNSDG) and Vanuatu?
0, with South America (UNSDG) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South America (UNSDG) and Vanuatu?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do South America (UNSDG) and Vanuatu rank globally for prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5?
South America (UNSDG) ranks 128th and Vanuatu ranks 125th 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