Nigeria vs South Asia (World Bank regions): Weight-for-height <-3 SD
Nigeria
3.1
in 2021
South Asia (World Bank regions)
4.6
in 2024
Nigeria rank
3rd
South Asia (World Bank regions) rank
1st
Weight-for-height <-3 SD over time
- Nigeria
- South Asia (World Bank regions)
How they compare
South Asia (World Bank regions) currently reports 4.6 against 3.1 in Nigeria, a difference of 1.5.
That makes South Asia (World Bank regions)'s figure about 1.5 times Nigeria's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, South Asia (World Bank regions) has been ahead every year.
Nigeria ranks 3rd and South Asia (World Bank regions) ranks 1st of 84 countries.
South Asia (World Bank regions) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nigeria | South Asia (World Bank regions) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.75 | 5.3 | 0.5505 | South Asia (World Bank regions) |
| 2010s | 2.28 | 4.84 | 2.56 | South Asia (World Bank regions) |
| 2020s | 2.24 | 4.65 | 2.41 | South Asia (World Bank regions) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher weight-for-height <-3 sd, Nigeria or South Asia (World Bank regions)?
- South Asia (World Bank regions), at 4.6 against 3.1 in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in weight-for-height <-3 sd between Nigeria and South Asia (World Bank regions)?
- 1.5, with South Asia (World Bank regions) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and South Asia (World Bank regions)?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2021.
- How do Nigeria and South Asia (World Bank regions) rank globally for weight-for-height <-3 sd?
- Nigeria ranks 3rd and South Asia (World Bank regions) ranks 1st of 84 countries.
- 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.