Africa (WHO regions) vs Colombia: Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns

Africa (WHO regions)
13.72
in 2020
Colombia
10.95
in 2020
Africa (WHO regions) rank
73rd
Colombia rank
70th

Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns over time

  • Africa (WHO regions)
  • Colombia
051015200020102020

How they compare

Africa (WHO regions) currently reports 13.72 against 10.95 in Colombia, a difference of 2.77.

That makes Africa (WHO regions)'s figure about 1.3 times Colombia's.

Across all 21 years both countries report, Africa (WHO regions) has been ahead every year.

Africa (WHO regions) ranks 73rd and Colombia ranks 70th of 156 groups.

Africa (WHO regions) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Africa (WHO regions) Colombia Difference Ahead
2000s 15.08 10 5.09 Africa (WHO regions)
2010s 14.15 10.62 3.53 Africa (WHO regions)
2020s 13.72 10.95 2.77 Africa (WHO regions)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns, Africa (WHO regions) or Colombia?
Africa (WHO regions), at 13.72 against 10.95 in Colombia as of 2020.
What is the difference in prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns between Africa (WHO regions) and Colombia?
2.77, with Africa (WHO regions) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO regions) and Colombia?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Africa (WHO regions) and Colombia rank globally for prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns?
Africa (WHO regions) ranks 73rd and Colombia ranks 70th 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.

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Indicator
Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
313 places, 6,573 data points, 2000–2020
Last refreshed