Europe and Central Asia (World Bank regions) vs Gambia: Weight-for-height <-2 SD

Europe and Central Asia (World Bank regions)
1
in 2024
Gambia
5.07
in 2020
Europe and Central Asia (World Bank regions) rank
45th
Gambia rank
42nd

Weight-for-height <-2 SD over time

  • Europe and Central Asia (World Bank regions)
  • Gambia
02.557.510200020122024

How they compare

Gambia currently reports 5.07 against 1 in Europe and Central Asia (World Bank regions), a difference of 4.07.

That makes Gambia's figure about 5.1 times Europe and Central Asia (World Bank regions)'s.

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

Europe and Central Asia (World Bank regions) ranks 45th and Gambia ranks 42nd of 56 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Europe and Central Asia (World Bank regions) Gambia Difference Ahead
2000s 2.5 8.24 5.74 Gambia
2010s 1.6 9.38 7.78 Gambia
2020s 1.2 5.07 3.87 Gambia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher weight-for-height <-2 sd, Europe and Central Asia (World Bank regions) or Gambia?
Gambia, at 5.07 against 1 in Europe and Central Asia (World Bank regions) as of 2020.
What is the difference in weight-for-height <-2 sd between Europe and Central Asia (World Bank regions) and Gambia?
4.07, with Gambia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Europe and Central Asia (World Bank regions) and Gambia?
7 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Europe and Central Asia (World Bank regions) and Gambia rank globally for weight-for-height <-2 sd?
Europe and Central Asia (World Bank regions) ranks 45th and Gambia ranks 42nd 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