Central America (UNSDG) vs Viet Nam: Weight-for-height <-2 SD
Central America (UNSDG)
0.9
in 2024
Viet Nam
4.4
in 2023
Central America (UNSDG) rank
48th
Viet Nam rank
47th
Weight-for-height <-2 SD over time
- Central America (UNSDG)
- Viet Nam
How they compare
Viet Nam currently reports 4.4 against 0.9 in Central America (UNSDG), a difference of 3.5.
That makes Viet Nam's figure about 4.9 times Central America (UNSDG)'s.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Viet Nam has been ahead every year.
Central America (UNSDG) ranks 48th and Viet Nam ranks 47th of 56 groups.
Viet Nam has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central America (UNSDG) | Viet Nam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.82 | 9.32 | 7.5 | Viet Nam |
| 2010s | 1.31 | 5.96 | 4.65 | Viet Nam |
| 2020s | 1.03 | 4.5 | 3.47 | Viet Nam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher weight-for-height <-2 sd, Central America (UNSDG) or Viet Nam?
- Viet Nam, at 4.4 against 0.9 in Central America (UNSDG) as of 2023.
- What is the difference in weight-for-height <-2 sd between Central America (UNSDG) and Viet Nam?
- 3.5, with Viet Nam ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central America (UNSDG) and Viet Nam?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Central America (UNSDG) and Viet Nam rank globally for weight-for-height <-2 sd?
- Central America (UNSDG) ranks 48th and Viet Nam ranks 47th 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.