Weight-for-age <-2 SD in Iraq

Iraq: Weight-for-age <-2 SD was 3.94 in 2018. ▼ Falling

Latest (2018)
3.94
World rank
66th
of 95 countries
All-time high
12.79
in 2000
All-time low
3.94
in 2018
Years of data
7
1991–2018

Weight-for-age <-2 SD in Iraq, 1991–2018

46810121991200420181991: 10.42000: 12.82003: 10.12004: 82006: 7.12011: 7.22018: 3.9

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

Iraq recorded 3.94 for weight-for-age <-2 sd in 2018. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.

The figure is down 44.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, weight-for-age <-2 sd in Iraq peaked at 12.79 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 3.94, in 2018.

That places Iraq 66th out of 95 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 10.4 10.4 10.4 1
2000s 9.5 7.11 12.79 4
2010s 5.58 3.94 7.23 2

Countries ranked near Iraq

  1. 63 South Africa 4.9 compare
  2. 64 Iran 4.3 compare
  3. 65 Mexico 4.23 compare
  4. 67 Egypt 3.71 compare
  5. 68 Colombia 3.69 compare
  6. 69 Saudi Arabia 3.5 compare

See the full ranking of 95 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is weight-for-age <-2 sd in Iraq?
Weight-for-age <-2 sd in Iraq was 3.94 in 2018, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest weight-for-age <-2 sd recorded in Iraq?
The highest recorded value was 12.79 in 2000.
What is the lowest weight-for-age <-2 sd recorded in Iraq?
The lowest recorded value was 3.94 in 2018.
How does Iraq rank for weight-for-age <-2 sd?
Iraq ranks 66th out of 95 countries with data for 2018.
Is weight-for-age <-2 sd rising or falling in Iraq?
Over the last ten years it is down 44.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Iraq 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