2 vs Botswana: Low birth weight prevalence

2
13.9%
in 2020
Botswana
16.8%
in 2020
2 rank
21st
Botswana rank
19th

Low birth weight prevalence over time

  • 2
  • Botswana
05101520200020102020

How they compare

Botswana currently reports 16.8% against 13.9% in 2, a difference of 2.9%.

That makes Botswana's figure about 1.2 times 2's.

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

2 ranks 21st and Botswana ranks 19th of 50 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade 2 Botswana Difference Ahead
2000s 15.1% 18.1% 3.0% Botswana
2010s 14.3% 17.1% 2.9% Botswana
2020s 13.9% 16.8% 2.9% Botswana

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher low birth weight prevalence, 2 or Botswana?
Botswana, at 16.8% against 13.9% in 2 as of 2020.
What is the difference in low birth weight prevalence between 2 and Botswana?
2.9%, with Botswana ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for 2 and Botswana?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do 2 and Botswana rank globally for low birth weight prevalence?
2 ranks 21st and Botswana ranks 19th of 50 groups.
Where does this data come from?
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Low birth weight prevalence (%). 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 prevalence (%)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
208 places, 4,368 data points, 2000–2020
Last refreshed