Southern Africa (African Union) vs Venezuela: Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5

Southern Africa (African Union)
7.48
in 2022
Venezuela
4.64
in 2022
Southern Africa (African Union) rank
74th
Venezuela rank
73rd

Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 over time

  • Southern Africa (African Union)
  • Venezuela
46810199020062022

How they compare

Southern Africa (African Union) currently reports 7.48 against 4.64 in Venezuela, a difference of 2.84.

That makes Southern Africa (African Union)'s figure about 1.6 times Venezuela's.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Southern Africa (African Union) has been ahead every year.

Southern Africa (African Union) ranks 74th and Venezuela ranks 73rd of 156 groups.

Southern Africa (African Union) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Southern Africa (African Union) Venezuela Difference Ahead
2000s 9.75 3.12 6.63 Southern Africa (African Union)
2010s 8.17 3.61 4.56 Southern Africa (African Union)
2020s 7.55 4.44 3.11 Southern Africa (African Union)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5, Southern Africa (African Union) or Venezuela?
Southern Africa (African Union), at 7.48 against 4.64 in Venezuela as of 2022.
What is the difference in prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5 between Southern Africa (African Union) and Venezuela?
2.84, with Southern Africa (African Union) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Southern Africa (African Union) and Venezuela?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Southern Africa (African Union) and Venezuela rank globally for prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5?
Southern Africa (African Union) ranks 74th and Venezuela ranks 73rd 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