Central African Republic vs Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG): Weight-for-height <-2 SD

Central African Republic
5.2
in 2022
Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG)
1.3
in 2024
Central African Republic rank
39th
Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) rank
41st

Weight-for-height <-2 SD over time

  • Central African Republic
  • Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG)
2.557.51012.5199420092024

How they compare

Central African Republic currently reports 5.2 against 1.3 in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG), a difference of 3.9.

That makes Central African Republic's figure about 4.0 times Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG)'s.

Across all 8 years both countries report, Central African Republic has been ahead every year.

Central African Republic ranks 39th and Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) ranks 41st of 98 countries.

Central African Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Central African Republic Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) Difference Ahead
2000s 11.26 1.9 9.36 Central African Republic
2010s 6.53 1.54 4.99 Central African Republic
2020s 5.2 1.3 3.9 Central African Republic

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher weight-for-height <-2 sd, Central African Republic or Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG)?
Central African Republic, at 5.2 against 1.3 in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) as of 2022.
What is the difference in weight-for-height <-2 sd between Central African Republic and Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG)?
3.9, with Central African Republic ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG)?
8 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Central African Republic and Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) rank globally for weight-for-height <-2 sd?
Central African Republic ranks 39th and Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) ranks 41st 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