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

Central America (UNSDG)
0.2
in 2024
Viet Nam
1
in 2020
Central America (UNSDG) rank
46th
Viet Nam rank
43rd

Weight-for-height <-3 SD over time

  • Central America (UNSDG)
  • Viet Nam
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How they compare

Viet Nam currently reports 1 against 0.2 in Central America (UNSDG), a difference of 0.8.

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

Across all 17 years both countries report, Viet Nam has been ahead every year.

Central America (UNSDG) ranks 46th and Viet Nam ranks 43rd of 56 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Central America (UNSDG) Viet Nam Difference Ahead
2000s 0.4667 2.52 2.06 Viet Nam
2010s 0.3143 1.71 1.4 Viet Nam
2020s 0.2 1 0.8 Viet Nam

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher weight-for-height <-3 sd, Central America (UNSDG) or Viet Nam?
Viet Nam, at 1 against 0.2 in Central America (UNSDG) as of 2020.
What is the difference in weight-for-height <-3 sd between Central America (UNSDG) and Viet Nam?
0.8, with Viet Nam ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central America (UNSDG) and Viet Nam?
17 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Central America (UNSDG) and Viet Nam rank globally for weight-for-height <-3 sd?
Central America (UNSDG) ranks 46th and Viet Nam ranks 43rd 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