Jamaica vs Zambia: Weight-for-height >+2 SD

Jamaica
5.65
in 2018
Zambia
5.23
in 2018
Jamaica rank
37th
Zambia rank
40th

Weight-for-height >+2 SD over time

  • Jamaica
  • Zambia
2.557.51012.515198920032018

How they compare

Jamaica currently reports 5.65 against 5.23 in Zambia, a difference of 0.42.

That makes Jamaica's figure about 1.1 times Zambia's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 1992 it was Zambia ahead.

Jamaica ranks 37th and Zambia ranks 40th of 92 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Jamaica averaged higher in 2 and Zambia in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Jamaica Zambia Difference Ahead
1990s 4.39 8.3 3.91 Zambia
2000s 8.62 7.16 1.46 Jamaica
2010s 5.65 5.23 0.4256 Jamaica

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher weight-for-height >+2 sd, Jamaica or Zambia?
Jamaica, at 5.65 against 5.23 in Zambia as of 2018.
What is the difference in weight-for-height >+2 sd between Jamaica and Zambia?
0.42, with Jamaica ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and Zambia?
6 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2018.
How do Jamaica and Zambia rank globally for weight-for-height >+2 sd?
Jamaica ranks 37th and Zambia ranks 40th of 92 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Weight-for-height >+2 SD (overweight). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Weight-for-height >+2 SD (overweight)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
92 places, 850 data points, 1986–2024
Last refreshed