Central America (UNSDG) vs Jamaica: Weight-for-height <-3 SD

Central America (UNSDG)
0.2
in 2024
Jamaica
0.9919
in 2018
Central America (UNSDG) rank
46th
Jamaica rank
45th

Weight-for-height <-3 SD over time

  • Central America (UNSDG)
  • Jamaica
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How they compare

Jamaica currently reports 0.9919 against 0.2 in Central America (UNSDG), a difference of 0.7919.

That makes Jamaica's figure about 5.0 times Central America (UNSDG)'s.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 12 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Jamaica ahead.

Central America (UNSDG) ranks 46th and Jamaica ranks 45th of 56 groups.

Jamaica has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Central America (UNSDG) Jamaica Difference Ahead
2000s 0.4857 0.9349 0.4492 Jamaica
2010s 0.32 0.8506 0.5306 Jamaica

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher weight-for-height <-3 sd, Central America (UNSDG) or Jamaica?
Jamaica, at 0.9919 against 0.2 in Central America (UNSDG) as of 2018.
What is the difference in weight-for-height <-3 sd between Central America (UNSDG) and Jamaica?
0.7919, with Jamaica ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central America (UNSDG) and Jamaica?
12 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2018.
How do Central America (UNSDG) and Jamaica rank globally for weight-for-height <-3 sd?
Central America (UNSDG) ranks 46th and Jamaica ranks 45th of 56 groups.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Weight-for-height <-3 SD (severe 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 <-3 SD (severe wasting)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
140 places, 2,174 data points, 1986–2024
Last refreshed