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

Philippines
5.4
in 2021
Western Pacific (WHO regions)
1.9
in 2024
Philippines rank
37th
Western Pacific (WHO regions) rank
38th

Weight-for-height <-2 SD over time

  • Philippines
  • Western Pacific (WHO regions)
246810198720052024

How they compare

Philippines currently reports 5.4 against 1.9 in Western Pacific (WHO regions), a difference of 3.5.

That makes Philippines's figure about 2.8 times Western Pacific (WHO regions)'s.

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

Philippines ranks 37th and Western Pacific (WHO regions) ranks 38th of 98 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Philippines Western Pacific (WHO regions) Difference Ahead
2000s 6.22 3 3.22 Philippines
2010s 6.51 2.36 4.15 Philippines
2020s 5.4 2 3.4 Philippines

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher weight-for-height <-2 sd, Philippines or Western Pacific (WHO regions)?
Philippines, at 5.4 against 1.9 in Western Pacific (WHO regions) as of 2021.
What is the difference in weight-for-height <-2 sd between Philippines and Western Pacific (WHO regions)?
3.5, with Philippines ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and Western Pacific (WHO regions)?
8 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2021.
How do Philippines and Western Pacific (WHO regions) rank globally for weight-for-height <-2 sd?
Philippines ranks 37th 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