Cameroon vs Central America (UNSDG): Weight-for-height <-2 SD

Cameroon
4.3
in 2018
Central America (UNSDG)
0.9
in 2024
Cameroon rank
48th
Central America (UNSDG) rank
48th

Weight-for-height <-2 SD over time

  • Cameroon
  • Central America (UNSDG)
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How they compare

Cameroon currently reports 4.3 against 0.9 in Central America (UNSDG), a difference of 3.4.

That makes Cameroon's figure about 4.8 times Central America (UNSDG)'s.

Across all 5 years both countries report, Cameroon has been ahead every year.

Cameroon ranks 48th and Central America (UNSDG) ranks 48th of 98 countries.

Cameroon has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Cameroon Central America (UNSDG) Difference Ahead
2000s 6.88 1.8 5.08 Cameroon
2010s 5.08 1.3 3.78 Cameroon

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher weight-for-height <-2 sd, Cameroon or Central America (UNSDG)?
Cameroon, at 4.3 against 0.9 in Central America (UNSDG) as of 2018.
What is the difference in weight-for-height <-2 sd between Cameroon and Central America (UNSDG)?
3.4, with Cameroon ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Cameroon and Central America (UNSDG)?
5 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2018.
How do Cameroon and Central America (UNSDG) rank globally for weight-for-height <-2 sd?
Cameroon ranks 48th and Central America (UNSDG) ranks 48th of 98 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Weight-for-height <-2 SD (wasting). 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 (wasting)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
154 places, 2,355 data points, 1985–2024
Last refreshed