Northern Africa (UNSDG) vs Sri Lanka: Weight-for-height <-3 SD
Northern Africa (UNSDG)
0
in 2024
Sri Lanka
0.8
in 2024
Northern Africa (UNSDG) rank
52nd
Sri Lanka rank
54th
Weight-for-height <-3 SD over time
- Northern Africa (UNSDG)
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Sri Lanka currently reports 0.8 against 0 in Northern Africa (UNSDG), a difference of 0.8.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Sri Lanka has been ahead every year.
Northern Africa (UNSDG) ranks 52nd and Sri Lanka ranks 54th of 56 groups.
Sri Lanka has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Northern Africa (UNSDG) | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.1 | 2.37 | 2.27 | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 0 | 2.53 | 2.53 | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 0 | 1.4 | 1.4 | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher weight-for-height <-3 sd, Northern Africa (UNSDG) or Sri Lanka?
- Sri Lanka, at 0.8 against 0 in Northern Africa (UNSDG) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in weight-for-height <-3 sd between Northern Africa (UNSDG) and Sri Lanka?
- 0.8, with Sri Lanka ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Northern Africa (UNSDG) and Sri Lanka?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Northern Africa (UNSDG) and Sri Lanka rank globally for weight-for-height <-3 sd?
- Northern Africa (UNSDG) ranks 52nd and Sri Lanka ranks 54th 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.