Weight-for-height <-3 SD in United Republic of Tanzania

United Republic of Tanzania: Weight-for-height <-3 SD was 0.9196 in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
0.9196
Change on year
up 5.7%
World rank
46th
of 84 countries
All-time high
2.94
in 1996
All-time low
0.4
in 2018
Years of data
13
1991–2022

Weight-for-height <-3 SD in United Republic of Tanzania, 1991–2022

01231991200620221991: 2.81996: 2.91999: 22004: 12009: 0.7992010: 1.32011: 1.72013: 1.52014: 0.92015: 1.22018: 0.42021: 0.872022: 0.92

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

United Republic of Tanzania recorded 0.9196 for weight-for-height <-3 sd in 2022.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.7% on the previous year and down 45.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, weight-for-height <-3 sd in United Republic of Tanzania peaked at 2.94 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 0.4, in 2018.

United Republic of Tanzania ranks 46th of 84 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 2.6 2.03 2.94 3
2000s 0.9101 0.7995 1.02 2
2010s 1.17 0.4 1.68 6
2020s 0.8947 0.8699 0.9196 2

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  4. 47 Haiti 0.9108 compare
  5. 48 Mongolia 0.9 compare
  6. 48 Myanmar 0.9 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is weight-for-height <-3 sd in United Republic of Tanzania?
Weight-for-height <-3 sd in United Republic of Tanzania was 0.9196 in 2022, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest weight-for-height <-3 sd recorded in United Republic of Tanzania?
The highest recorded value was 2.94 in 1996.
What is the lowest weight-for-height <-3 sd recorded in United Republic of Tanzania?
The lowest recorded value was 0.4 in 2018.
How does United Republic of Tanzania rank for weight-for-height <-3 sd?
United Republic of Tanzania ranks 46th out of 84 countries with data for 2022.
Is weight-for-height <-3 sd rising or falling in United Republic of Tanzania?
Over the last ten years it is down 45.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Republic of Tanzania data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Weight-for-height <-3 SD (severe wasting). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Weight-for-height <-3 SD (severe wasting)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
140 places, 2,174 data points, 1986–2024
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