Central Asia (UNSDG) vs Ghana: Weight-for-height <-2 SD

Central Asia (UNSDG)
2.1
in 2024
Ghana
5.8
in 2022
Central Asia (UNSDG) rank
36th
Ghana rank
35th

Weight-for-height <-2 SD over time

  • Central Asia (UNSDG)
  • Ghana
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How they compare

Ghana currently reports 5.8 against 2.1 in Central Asia (UNSDG), a difference of 3.7.

That makes Ghana's figure about 2.8 times Central Asia (UNSDG)'s.

Across all 7 years both countries report, Ghana has been ahead every year.

Central Asia (UNSDG) ranks 36th and Ghana ranks 35th of 56 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Central Asia (UNSDG) Ghana Difference Ahead
2000s 5.2 7.68 2.48 Ghana
2010s 3.43 5.91 2.48 Ghana
2020s 2.3 5.8 3.5 Ghana

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher weight-for-height <-2 sd, Central Asia (UNSDG) or Ghana?
Ghana, at 5.8 against 2.1 in Central Asia (UNSDG) as of 2022.
What is the difference in weight-for-height <-2 sd between Central Asia (UNSDG) and Ghana?
3.7, with Ghana ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central Asia (UNSDG) and Ghana?
7 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2022.
How do Central Asia (UNSDG) and Ghana rank globally for weight-for-height <-2 sd?
Central Asia (UNSDG) ranks 36th and Ghana ranks 35th 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