Ghana vs Western Pacific (WHO regions): Weight-for-height <-2 SD

Ghana
5.8
in 2022
Western Pacific (WHO regions)
1.9
in 2024
Ghana rank
35th
Western Pacific (WHO regions) rank
38th

Weight-for-height <-2 SD over time

  • Ghana
  • Western Pacific (WHO regions)
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How they compare

Ghana currently reports 5.8 against 1.9 in Western Pacific (WHO regions), a difference of 3.9.

That makes Ghana's figure about 3.1 times Western Pacific (WHO regions)'s.

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

Ghana ranks 35th and Western Pacific (WHO regions) ranks 38th of 98 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Ghana Western Pacific (WHO regions) Difference Ahead
2000s 7.68 3 4.68 Ghana
2010s 5.91 2.4 3.51 Ghana
2020s 5.8 2 3.8 Ghana

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher weight-for-height <-2 sd, Ghana or Western Pacific (WHO regions)?
Ghana, at 5.8 against 1.9 in Western Pacific (WHO regions) as of 2022.
What is the difference in weight-for-height <-2 sd between Ghana and Western Pacific (WHO regions)?
3.9, with Ghana ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and Western Pacific (WHO regions)?
7 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2022.
How do Ghana and Western Pacific (WHO regions) rank globally for weight-for-height <-2 sd?
Ghana ranks 35th and Western Pacific (WHO regions) ranks 38th of 98 countries.
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