Central Asia (UNSDG) vs Ethiopia: Weight-for-height <-3 SD

Central Asia (UNSDG)
0.6
in 2024
Ethiopia
1.11
in 2019
Central Asia (UNSDG) rank
35th
Ethiopia rank
38th

Weight-for-height <-3 SD over time

  • Central Asia (UNSDG)
  • Ethiopia
12345200020122024

How they compare

Ethiopia currently reports 1.11 against 0.6 in Central Asia (UNSDG), a difference of 0.51.

That makes Ethiopia's figure about 1.8 times Central Asia (UNSDG)'s.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Ethiopia has been ahead every year.

Central Asia (UNSDG) ranks 35th and Ethiopia ranks 38th of 56 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Central Asia (UNSDG) Ethiopia Difference Ahead
2000s 2.35 4.25 1.9 Ethiopia
2010s 1.07 2.42 1.34 Ethiopia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher weight-for-height <-3 sd, Central Asia (UNSDG) or Ethiopia?
Ethiopia, at 1.11 against 0.6 in Central Asia (UNSDG) as of 2019.
What is the difference in weight-for-height <-3 sd between Central Asia (UNSDG) and Ethiopia?
0.51, with Ethiopia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central Asia (UNSDG) and Ethiopia?
6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2019.
How do Central Asia (UNSDG) and Ethiopia rank globally for weight-for-height <-3 sd?
Central Asia (UNSDG) ranks 35th and Ethiopia ranks 38th 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