South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) vs Sri Lanka: Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5

South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)
13.02
in 2022
Sri Lanka
12.93
in 2022
South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank
19th
Sri Lanka rank
19th

Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 over time

  • South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)
  • Sri Lanka
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How they compare

South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) currently reports 13.02 against 12.93 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 0.09.

Across all 23 years both countries report, South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) has been ahead every year.

South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 19th and Sri Lanka ranks 19th of 156 groups.

South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) Sri Lanka Difference Ahead
2000s 28.39 23.87 4.52 South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)
2010s 19.28 16.92 2.35 South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)
2020s 13.78 13.39 0.3948 South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5, South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) or Sri Lanka?
South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions), at 13.02 against 12.93 in Sri Lanka as of 2022.
What is the difference in prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5 between South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) and Sri Lanka?
0.09, with South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) and Sri Lanka?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) and Sri Lanka rank globally for prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5?
South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 19th and Sri Lanka ranks 19th 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