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

Central Asia (UNSDG)
0.6
in 2024
Saudi Arabia
1.2
in 2020
Central Asia (UNSDG) rank
35th
Saudi Arabia rank
36th

Weight-for-height <-3 SD over time

  • Central Asia (UNSDG)
  • Saudi Arabia
12345200020122024

How they compare

Saudi Arabia currently reports 1.2 against 0.6 in Central Asia (UNSDG), a difference of 0.6.

That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 2.0 times Central Asia (UNSDG)'s.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2004 it was Saudi Arabia ahead.

Central Asia (UNSDG) ranks 35th and Saudi Arabia ranks 36th of 56 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Central Asia (UNSDG) Saudi Arabia Difference Ahead
2000s 2.1 4.5 2.4 Saudi Arabia
2010s 0.94 1.12 0.18 Saudi Arabia
2020s 0.8 1.2 0.4 Saudi Arabia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher weight-for-height <-3 sd, Central Asia (UNSDG) or Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia, at 1.2 against 0.6 in Central Asia (UNSDG) as of 2020.
What is the difference in weight-for-height <-3 sd between Central Asia (UNSDG) and Saudi Arabia?
0.6, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central Asia (UNSDG) and Saudi Arabia?
7 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2020.
How do Central Asia (UNSDG) and Saudi Arabia rank globally for weight-for-height <-3 sd?
Central Asia (UNSDG) ranks 35th and Saudi Arabia ranks 36th 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