Weight-for-age <-2 SD in Haiti

Haiti: Weight-for-age <-2 SD was 10.67 in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
10.67
World rank
46th
of 95 countries
All-time high
23.84
in 1994
All-time low
9.46
in 2017
Years of data
8
1990–2023

Weight-for-age <-2 SD in Haiti, 1990–2023

05101520251990200620231990: 23.71994: 23.82000: 13.92006: 18.92012: 11.62013: 132017: 9.52023: 10.7

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for weight-for-age <-2 sd in Haiti is 10.67, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 17.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, weight-for-age <-2 sd in Haiti peaked at 23.84 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 9.46, in 2017.

That places Haiti 46th out of 95 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 23.77 23.7 23.84 2
2000s 16.39 13.92 18.86 2
2010s 11.36 9.46 13 3
2020s 10.67 10.67 10.67 1

Countries ranked near Haiti

  1. 43 Oman 11.2 compare
  2. 44 Cameroon 11.03 compare
  3. 45 Liberia 10.87 compare
  4. 47 Syrian Arab Republic 10.39 compare
  5. 48 Kenya 9.83 compare
  6. 49 Viet Nam 9.7 compare
  7. 49 Uganda 9.7 compare

See the full ranking of 95 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is weight-for-age <-2 sd in Haiti?
Weight-for-age <-2 sd in Haiti was 10.67 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest weight-for-age <-2 sd recorded in Haiti?
The highest recorded value was 23.84 in 1994.
What is the lowest weight-for-age <-2 sd recorded in Haiti?
The lowest recorded value was 9.46 in 2017.
How does Haiti rank for weight-for-age <-2 sd?
Haiti ranks 46th out of 95 countries with data for 2023.
Is weight-for-age <-2 sd rising or falling in Haiti?
Over the last ten years it is down 17.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Haiti 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