Weight-for-height <-2 SD in Russia

Russia: Weight-for-height <-2 SD was 3.32 in 2005. ▼ Falling

Latest (2005)
3.32
Change on year
up 35.1%
World rank
61st
of 98 countries
All-time high
4.87
in 2000
All-time low
2.46
in 2004
Years of data
9
1995–2005

Weight-for-height <-2 SD in Russia, 1995–2005

0123451995200020051995: 4.41996: 3.21998: 4.22000: 4.92001: 4.22002: 4.42003: 2.92004: 2.52005: 3.3

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

Russia recorded 3.32 for weight-for-height <-2 sd in 2005.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 35.1% on the previous year and down 24.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, weight-for-height <-2 sd in Russia peaked at 4.87 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2.46, in 2004.

Russia ranks 61st of 98 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 3.92 3.21 4.37 3
2000s 3.7 2.46 4.87 6

Countries ranked near Russia

  1. 58 Romania 3.48 compare
  2. 59 Liberia 3.4 compare
  3. 60 Egypt 3.35 compare
  4. 62 Uganda 3.2 compare
  5. 63 Jamaica 3.17 compare
  6. 64 Tanzania, United Republic of 3.12 compare

See the full ranking of 154 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is weight-for-height <-2 sd in Russia?
Weight-for-height <-2 sd in Russia was 3.32 in 2005, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest weight-for-height <-2 sd recorded in Russia?
The highest recorded value was 4.87 in 2000.
What is the lowest weight-for-height <-2 sd recorded in Russia?
The lowest recorded value was 2.46 in 2004.
How does Russia rank for weight-for-height <-2 sd?
Russia ranks 61st out of 98 countries with data for 2005.
Is weight-for-height <-2 sd rising or falling in Russia?
Over the last ten years it is down 24.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Russia data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Weight-for-height <-2 SD (wasting). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Weight-for-height <-2 SD (wasting)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
154 places, 2,355 data points, 1985–2024
Last refreshed