Weight-for-age <-2 SD in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Weight-for-age <-2 SD was 24.3 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
24.3
World rank
8th
of 95 countries
All-time high
39.8
in 1993
All-time low
21.14
in 2017
Years of data
8
1993–2023
Weight-for-age <-2 SD in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1993–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for weight-for-age <-2 sd in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 24.3, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 8.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, weight-for-age <-2 sd in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 39.8 in 1993 and was at its lowest, 21.14, in 2017.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 8th of 95 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 37.85 | 35.9 | 39.8 | 2 |
| 2000s | 33.62 | 31.6 | 35.63 | 2 |
| 2010s | 24.4 | 21.14 | 26.58 | 3 |
| 2020s | 24.3 | 24.3 | 24.3 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic
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- 10 Madagascar 22.62 compare
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More health data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.76 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5667 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,260 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 317 (2100)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, annual growth rate 4.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per capita 0.0481 units per person (2025)
- Population, female, annual growth rate 1.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, female, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population, female, per capita 0.4976 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is weight-for-age <-2 sd in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Weight-for-age <-2 sd in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 24.3 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest weight-for-age <-2 sd recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 39.8 in 1993.
- What is the lowest weight-for-age <-2 sd recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 21.14 in 2017.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for weight-for-age <-2 sd?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 8th out of 95 countries with data for 2023.
- Is weight-for-age <-2 sd rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic 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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