Africa (UNSDG) vs Zimbabwe: Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns
Africa (UNSDG)
13.89
in 2020
Zimbabwe
11.83
in 2020
Africa (UNSDG) rank
62nd
Zimbabwe rank
60th
Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns over time
- Africa (UNSDG)
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
Africa (UNSDG) currently reports 13.89 against 11.83 in Zimbabwe, a difference of 2.06.
That makes Africa (UNSDG)'s figure about 1.2 times Zimbabwe's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Africa (UNSDG) has been ahead every year.
Africa (UNSDG) ranks 62nd and Zimbabwe ranks 60th of 156 groups.
Africa (UNSDG) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa (UNSDG) | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.09 | 12.79 | 2.3 | Africa (UNSDG) |
| 2010s | 14.27 | 12.1 | 2.17 | Africa (UNSDG) |
| 2020s | 13.89 | 11.83 | 2.06 | Africa (UNSDG) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns, Africa (UNSDG) or Zimbabwe?
- Africa (UNSDG), at 13.89 against 11.83 in Zimbabwe as of 2020.
- What is the difference in prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns between Africa (UNSDG) and Zimbabwe?
- 2.06, with Africa (UNSDG) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (UNSDG) and Zimbabwe?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Africa (UNSDG) and Zimbabwe rank globally for prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns?
- Africa (UNSDG) ranks 62nd and Zimbabwe ranks 60th of 156 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.