South Africa vs WPR: Low birth weight number

South Africa
198.8
in 2020
WPR
2,015
in 2020
South Africa rank
13th
WPR rank
13th

Low birth weight number over time

  • South Africa
  • WPR
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How they compare

WPR currently reports 2,015 against 198.8 in South Africa, a difference of 1,816.

That makes WPR's figure about 10.1 times South Africa's.

Across all 21 years both countries report, WPR has been ahead every year.

South Africa ranks 13th and WPR ranks 13th of 157 countries.

WPR has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade South Africa WPR Difference Ahead
2000s 179.98 2,426 2,246 WPR
2010s 197.22 2,369 2,172 WPR
2020s 198.8 2,015 1,816 WPR

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher low birth weight number, South Africa or WPR?
WPR, at 2,015 against 198.8 in South Africa as of 2020.
What is the difference in low birth weight number between South Africa and WPR?
1,816, with WPR ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and WPR?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do South Africa and WPR rank globally for low birth weight number?
South Africa ranks 13th and WPR ranks 13th of 157 countries.
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.

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About this data

Indicator
Low birth weight number (in thousands)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
178 places, 3,738 data points, 2000–2020
Last refreshed