Caribbean (UNSDG) vs Ghana: Weight-for-height <-2 SD
Caribbean (UNSDG)
2.9
in 2024
Ghana
5.8
in 2022
Caribbean (UNSDG) rank
35th
Ghana rank
35th
Weight-for-height <-2 SD over time
- Caribbean (UNSDG)
- Ghana
How they compare
Ghana currently reports 5.8 against 2.9 in Caribbean (UNSDG), a difference of 2.9.
That makes Ghana's figure about 2.0 times Caribbean (UNSDG)'s.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Ghana has been ahead every year.
Caribbean (UNSDG) ranks 35th and Ghana ranks 35th of 56 groups.
Ghana has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Caribbean (UNSDG) | Ghana | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.27 | 7.68 | 4.41 | Ghana |
| 2010s | 3.07 | 5.91 | 2.84 | Ghana |
| 2020s | 2.9 | 5.8 | 2.9 | Ghana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher weight-for-height <-2 sd, Caribbean (UNSDG) or Ghana?
- Ghana, at 5.8 against 2.9 in Caribbean (UNSDG) as of 2022.
- What is the difference in weight-for-height <-2 sd between Caribbean (UNSDG) and Ghana?
- 2.9, with Ghana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Caribbean (UNSDG) and Ghana?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2022.
- How do Caribbean (UNSDG) and Ghana rank globally for weight-for-height <-2 sd?
- Caribbean (UNSDG) ranks 35th and Ghana ranks 35th of 56 groups.
- 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.