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
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.