Central African Republic vs Gambia: Weight-for-height <-2 SD

Central African Republic
5.2
in 2022
Gambia
5.07
in 2020
Central African Republic rank
39th
Gambia rank
42nd

Weight-for-height <-2 SD over time

  • Central African Republic
  • Gambia
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How they compare

Central African Republic currently reports 5.2 against 5.07 in Gambia, a difference of 0.13.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 5 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Central African Republic ahead.

Central African Republic ranks 39th and Gambia ranks 42nd of 98 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Central African Republic averaged higher in 1 and Gambia in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Central African Republic Gambia Difference Ahead
2000s 11.26 8.24 3.02 Central African Republic
2010s 7.11 8.83 1.73 Gambia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher weight-for-height <-2 sd, Central African Republic or Gambia?
Central African Republic, at 5.2 against 5.07 in Gambia as of 2022.
What is the difference in weight-for-height <-2 sd between Central African Republic and Gambia?
0.13, with Central African Republic ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Gambia?
5 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2018.
How do Central African Republic and Gambia rank globally for weight-for-height <-2 sd?
Central African Republic ranks 39th and Gambia ranks 42nd 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