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

Central America (UNSDG)
0.9
in 2024
Kenya
4.53
in 2022
Central America (UNSDG) rank
48th
Kenya rank
45th

Weight-for-height <-2 SD over time

  • Central America (UNSDG)
  • Kenya
02468198720052024

How they compare

Kenya currently reports 4.53 against 0.9 in Central America (UNSDG), a difference of 3.63.

That makes Kenya's figure about 5.0 times Central America (UNSDG)'s.

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

Central America (UNSDG) ranks 48th and Kenya ranks 45th of 56 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Central America (UNSDG) Kenya Difference Ahead
2000s 1.88 6.88 5 Kenya
2010s 1.33 5.63 4.3 Kenya
2020s 1 4.53 3.53 Kenya

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher weight-for-height <-2 sd, Central America (UNSDG) or Kenya?
Kenya, at 4.53 against 0.9 in Central America (UNSDG) as of 2022.
What is the difference in weight-for-height <-2 sd between Central America (UNSDG) and Kenya?
3.63, with Kenya ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central America (UNSDG) and Kenya?
8 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Central America (UNSDG) and Kenya rank globally for weight-for-height <-2 sd?
Central America (UNSDG) ranks 48th and Kenya ranks 45th 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