Weight-for-age <-2 SD in Oman

Oman: Weight-for-age <-2 SD was 11.2 in 2017. ▼ Falling

Latest (2017)
11.2
Change on year
up 15.5%
World rank
43rd
of 95 countries
All-time high
18.6
in 1991
All-time low
8.6
in 2009
Years of data
6
1991–2017

Weight-for-age <-2 SD in Oman, 1991–2017

051015201991200420171991: 18.61994: 14.21999: 132009: 8.62014: 9.72017: 11.2

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2017, weight-for-age <-2 sd in Oman stood at 11.2.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.5% on the previous year and up 30.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, weight-for-age <-2 sd in Oman peaked at 18.6 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 8.6, in 2009.

Oman ranks 43rd of 95 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 15.28 13.03 18.6 3
2000s 8.6 8.6 8.6 1
2010s 10.45 9.7 11.2 2

Countries ranked near Oman

  1. 40 Gambia 11.64 compare
  2. 41 Malawi 11.6 compare
  3. 42 Tanzania, United Republic of 11.43 compare
  4. 44 Cameroon 11.03 compare
  5. 45 Liberia 10.87 compare
  6. 46 Haiti 10.67 compare

See the full ranking of 95 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is weight-for-age <-2 sd in Oman?
Weight-for-age <-2 sd in Oman was 11.2 in 2017, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest weight-for-age <-2 sd recorded in Oman?
The highest recorded value was 18.6 in 1991.
What is the lowest weight-for-age <-2 sd recorded in Oman?
The lowest recorded value was 8.6 in 2009.
How does Oman rank for weight-for-age <-2 sd?
Oman ranks 43rd out of 95 countries with data for 2017.
Is weight-for-age <-2 sd rising or falling in Oman?
Over the last ten years it is up 30.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Oman 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