Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) vs Zimbabwe: Weight-for-height <-2 SD

Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG)
1.3
in 2024
Zimbabwe
5.1
in 2024
Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) rank
41st
Zimbabwe rank
40th

Weight-for-height <-2 SD over time

  • Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG)
  • Zimbabwe
2468198820062024

How they compare

Zimbabwe currently reports 5.1 against 1.3 in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG), a difference of 3.8.

That makes Zimbabwe's figure about 3.9 times Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG)'s.

Across all 8 years both countries report, Zimbabwe has been ahead every year.

Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) ranks 41st and Zimbabwe ranks 40th of 56 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) Zimbabwe Difference Ahead
2000s 1.75 4.83 3.08 Zimbabwe
2010s 1.56 3.09 1.53 Zimbabwe
2020s 1.3 5.1 3.8 Zimbabwe

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher weight-for-height <-2 sd, Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) or Zimbabwe?
Zimbabwe, at 5.1 against 1.3 in Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) as of 2024.
What is the difference in weight-for-height <-2 sd between Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) and Zimbabwe?
3.8, with Zimbabwe ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) and Zimbabwe?
8 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
How do Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) and Zimbabwe rank globally for weight-for-height <-2 sd?
Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) ranks 41st and Zimbabwe ranks 40th 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