Weight-for-age <-2 SD in Iran

Iran: Weight-for-age <-2 SD was 4.3 in 2017. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2017)
4.3
World rank
64th
of 95 countries
All-time high
13.8
in 1995
All-time low
4.08
in 2010
Years of data
5
1995–2017

Weight-for-age <-2 SD in Iran, 1995–2017

4681012141995200620171995: 13.81998: 9.52004: 4.62010: 4.12017: 4.3

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for weight-for-age <-2 sd in Iran is 4.3, measured in 2017.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, weight-for-age <-2 sd in Iran peaked at 13.8 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 4.08, in 2010.

Iran ranks 64th of 95 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 11.65 9.5 13.8 2
2000s 4.6 4.6 4.6 1
2010s 4.19 4.08 4.3 2

Countries ranked near Iran

  1. 61 El Salvador 5 compare
  2. 62 Ecuador 4.94 compare
  3. 63 South Africa 4.9 compare
  4. 65 Mexico 4.23 compare
  5. 66 Iraq 3.94 compare
  6. 67 Egypt 3.71 compare

See the full ranking of 95 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is weight-for-age <-2 sd in Iran?
Weight-for-age <-2 sd in Iran was 4.3 in 2017, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest weight-for-age <-2 sd recorded in Iran?
The highest recorded value was 13.8 in 1995.
What is the lowest weight-for-age <-2 sd recorded in Iran?
The lowest recorded value was 4.08 in 2010.
How does Iran rank for weight-for-age <-2 sd?
Iran ranks 64th out of 95 countries with data for 2017.
Is weight-for-age <-2 sd rising or falling in Iran?
Over the last ten years it is down 6.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Iran 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