Philippines vs Southern Africa (UNSDG): Weight-for-height <-2 SD
Philippines
5.4
in 2021
Southern Africa (UNSDG)
3
in 2024
Philippines rank
37th
Southern Africa (UNSDG) rank
34th
Weight-for-height <-2 SD over time
- Philippines
- Southern Africa (UNSDG)
How they compare
Philippines currently reports 5.4 against 3 in Southern Africa (UNSDG), a difference of 2.4.
That makes Philippines's figure about 1.8 times Southern Africa (UNSDG)'s.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Philippines has been ahead every year.
Philippines ranks 37th and Southern Africa (UNSDG) ranks 34th of 98 countries.
Philippines has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Philippines | Southern Africa (UNSDG) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.22 | 4.2 | 2.02 | Philippines |
| 2010s | 6.51 | 3.56 | 2.95 | Philippines |
| 2020s | 5.4 | 3.2 | 2.2 | Philippines |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher weight-for-height <-2 sd, Philippines or Southern Africa (UNSDG)?
- Philippines, at 5.4 against 3 in Southern Africa (UNSDG) as of 2021.
- What is the difference in weight-for-height <-2 sd between Philippines and Southern Africa (UNSDG)?
- 2.4, with Philippines ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and Southern Africa (UNSDG)?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2021.
- How do Philippines and Southern Africa (UNSDG) rank globally for weight-for-height <-2 sd?
- Philippines ranks 37th and Southern Africa (UNSDG) ranks 34th 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.