Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) vs Nigeria: Weight-for-height <-2 SD

Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG)
13
in 2024
Nigeria
11.6
in 2021
Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) rank
5th
Nigeria rank
5th

Weight-for-height <-2 SD over time

  • Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG)
  • Nigeria
5101520199020072024

How they compare

Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) currently reports 13 against 11.6 in Nigeria, a difference of 1.4.

That makes Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG)'s figure about 1.1 times Nigeria's.

Across all 8 years both countries report, Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) has been ahead every year.

Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) ranks 5th and Nigeria ranks 5th of 56 groups.

Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) Nigeria Difference Ahead
2000s 16 11.22 4.78 Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG)
2010s 14.26 8.61 5.65 Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG)
2020s 13.45 9.03 4.42 Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher weight-for-height <-2 sd, Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) or Nigeria?
Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG), at 13 against 11.6 in Nigeria as of 2024.
What is the difference in weight-for-height <-2 sd between Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) and Nigeria?
1.4, with Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) and Nigeria?
8 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2021.
How do Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) and Nigeria rank globally for weight-for-height <-2 sd?
Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) ranks 5th and Nigeria ranks 5th 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