South-East Asia (WHO regions) vs Sri Lanka: Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5

South-East Asia (WHO regions)
13.28
in 2022
Sri Lanka
12.93
in 2022
South-East Asia (WHO regions) rank
17th
Sri Lanka rank
19th

Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 over time

  • South-East Asia (WHO regions)
  • Sri Lanka
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How they compare

South-East Asia (WHO regions) currently reports 13.28 against 12.93 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 0.35.

Across all 23 years both countries report, South-East Asia (WHO regions) has been ahead every year.

South-East Asia (WHO regions) ranks 17th and Sri Lanka ranks 19th of 156 groups.

South-East Asia (WHO regions) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade South-East Asia (WHO regions) Sri Lanka Difference Ahead
2000s 28.07 23.87 4.2 South-East Asia (WHO regions)
2010s 19.37 16.92 2.45 South-East Asia (WHO regions)
2020s 14.03 13.39 0.6423 South-East Asia (WHO 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-East Asia (WHO regions) or Sri Lanka?
South-East Asia (WHO regions), at 13.28 against 12.93 in Sri Lanka as of 2022.
What is the difference in prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5 between South-East Asia (WHO regions) and Sri Lanka?
0.35, with South-East Asia (WHO regions) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South-East Asia (WHO regions) and Sri Lanka?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do South-East Asia (WHO regions) and Sri Lanka rank globally for prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5?
South-East Asia (WHO regions) ranks 17th 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