Eastern Africa (UNSDG) vs Nepal: Weight-for-height <-2 SD
Eastern Africa (UNSDG)
4.8
in 2024
Nepal
6.98
in 2022
Eastern Africa (UNSDG) rank
27th
Nepal rank
29th
Weight-for-height <-2 SD over time
- Eastern Africa (UNSDG)
- Nepal
How they compare
Nepal currently reports 6.98 against 4.8 in Eastern Africa (UNSDG), a difference of 2.18.
That makes Nepal's figure about 1.5 times Eastern Africa (UNSDG)'s.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Nepal has been ahead every year.
Eastern Africa (UNSDG) ranks 27th and Nepal ranks 29th of 56 groups.
Nepal has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Africa (UNSDG) | Nepal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.25 | 12.01 | 4.76 | Nepal |
| 2010s | 5.88 | 11.56 | 5.68 | Nepal |
| 2020s | 5 | 6.98 | 1.98 | Nepal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher weight-for-height <-2 sd, Eastern Africa (UNSDG) or Nepal?
- Nepal, at 6.98 against 4.8 in Eastern Africa (UNSDG) as of 2022.
- What is the difference in weight-for-height <-2 sd between Eastern Africa (UNSDG) and Nepal?
- 2.18, with Nepal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Africa (UNSDG) and Nepal?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2022.
- How do Eastern Africa (UNSDG) and Nepal rank globally for weight-for-height <-2 sd?
- Eastern Africa (UNSDG) ranks 27th and Nepal ranks 29th 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.