Europe (WHO region) vs South Africa: Low birth weight number
Europe (WHO region)
796
in 2020
South Africa
198.8
in 2020
Europe (WHO region) rank
18th
South Africa rank
13th
Low birth weight number over time
- Europe (WHO region)
- South Africa
How they compare
Europe (WHO region) currently reports 796 against 198.8 in South Africa, a difference of 597.2.
That makes Europe (WHO region)'s figure about 4.0 times South Africa's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Europe (WHO region) has been ahead every year.
Europe (WHO region) ranks 18th and South Africa ranks 13th of 19 groups.
Europe (WHO region) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Europe (WHO region) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 865.29 | 179.98 | 685.31 | Europe (WHO region) |
| 2010s | 888.91 | 197.22 | 691.69 | Europe (WHO region) |
| 2020s | 796 | 198.8 | 597.2 | Europe (WHO region) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher low birth weight number, Europe (WHO region) or South Africa?
- Europe (WHO region), at 796 against 198.8 in South Africa as of 2020.
- What is the difference in low birth weight number between Europe (WHO region) and South Africa?
- 597.2, with Europe (WHO region) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Europe (WHO region) and South Africa?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Europe (WHO region) and South Africa rank globally for low birth weight number?
- Europe (WHO region) ranks 18th and South Africa ranks 13th of 19 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Low birth weight number (in thousands). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.