South America (UNSDG) vs Zimbabwe: Weight-for-height <-2 SD
South America (UNSDG)
1.3
in 2024
Zimbabwe
5.1
in 2024
South America (UNSDG) rank
41st
Zimbabwe rank
40th
Weight-for-height <-2 SD over time
- South America (UNSDG)
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
Zimbabwe currently reports 5.1 against 1.3 in South America (UNSDG), a difference of 3.8.
That makes Zimbabwe's figure about 3.9 times South America (UNSDG)'s.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Zimbabwe has been ahead every year.
South America (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 | South America (UNSDG) | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.65 | 4.83 | 3.18 | Zimbabwe |
| 2010s | 1.5 | 3.09 | 1.59 | 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, South America (UNSDG) or Zimbabwe?
- Zimbabwe, at 5.1 against 1.3 in South America (UNSDG) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in weight-for-height <-2 sd between South America (UNSDG) and Zimbabwe?
- 3.8, with Zimbabwe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South America (UNSDG) and Zimbabwe?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do South America (UNSDG) and Zimbabwe rank globally for weight-for-height <-2 sd?
- South America (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.