Weight-for-age <-2 SD in Colombia

Colombia: Weight-for-age <-2 SD was 3.69 in 2016. ▼ Falling

Latest (2016)
3.69
World rank
68th
of 95 countries
All-time high
8.8
in 1988
All-time low
3.4
in 2010
Years of data
7
1986–2016

Weight-for-age <-2 SD in Colombia, 1986–2016

024681986200120161986: 8.61988: 8.81995: 6.32000: 4.92005: 52010: 3.42016: 3.7

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2016, weight-for-age <-2 sd in Colombia stood at 3.69.

The figure is down 26.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, weight-for-age <-2 sd in Colombia peaked at 8.8 in 1988 and was at its lowest, 3.4, in 2010.

Colombia ranks 68th of 95 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 8.7 8.61 8.8 2
1990s 6.29 6.29 6.29 1
2000s 4.96 4.93 4.99 2
2010s 3.54 3.4 3.69 2

Countries ranked near Colombia

  1. 65 Mexico 4.23 compare
  2. 66 Iraq 3.94 compare
  3. 67 Egypt 3.71 compare
  4. 69 Saudi Arabia 3.5 compare
  5. 70 Romania 3.49 compare
  6. 71 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 3.43 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is weight-for-age <-2 sd in Colombia?
Weight-for-age <-2 sd in Colombia was 3.69 in 2016, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest weight-for-age <-2 sd recorded in Colombia?
The highest recorded value was 8.8 in 1988.
What is the lowest weight-for-age <-2 sd recorded in Colombia?
The lowest recorded value was 3.4 in 2010.
How does Colombia rank for weight-for-age <-2 sd?
Colombia ranks 68th out of 95 countries with data for 2016.
Is weight-for-age <-2 sd rising or falling in Colombia?
Over the last ten years it is down 26.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Colombia data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Weight-for-age <-2 SD (Underweight). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Weight-for-age <-2 SD (Underweight)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
95 places, 950 data points, 1985–2024
Last refreshed