Caribbean (UNSDG) vs Philippines: Weight-for-height <-2 SD

Caribbean (UNSDG)
2.9
in 2024
Philippines
5.4
in 2021
Caribbean (UNSDG) rank
35th
Philippines rank
37th

Weight-for-height <-2 SD over time

  • Caribbean (UNSDG)
  • Philippines
246810198720052024

How they compare

Philippines currently reports 5.4 against 2.9 in Caribbean (UNSDG), a difference of 2.5.

That makes Philippines's figure about 1.9 times Caribbean (UNSDG)'s.

Across all 8 years both countries report, Philippines has been ahead every year.

Caribbean (UNSDG) ranks 35th and Philippines ranks 37th of 56 groups.

Philippines has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Caribbean (UNSDG) Philippines Difference Ahead
2000s 3.25 6.22 2.97 Philippines
2010s 3.06 6.51 3.45 Philippines
2020s 2.9 5.4 2.5 Philippines

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher weight-for-height <-2 sd, Caribbean (UNSDG) or Philippines?
Philippines, at 5.4 against 2.9 in Caribbean (UNSDG) as of 2021.
What is the difference in weight-for-height <-2 sd between Caribbean (UNSDG) and Philippines?
2.5, with Philippines ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Caribbean (UNSDG) and Philippines?
8 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2021.
How do Caribbean (UNSDG) and Philippines rank globally for weight-for-height <-2 sd?
Caribbean (UNSDG) ranks 35th and Philippines ranks 37th 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.

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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