Africa (WHO regions) vs Iraq: Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns
Africa (WHO regions)
13.72
in 2020
Iraq
10.86
in 2020
Africa (WHO regions) rank
73rd
Iraq rank
72nd
Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns over time
- Africa (WHO regions)
- Iraq
How they compare
Africa (WHO regions) currently reports 13.72 against 10.86 in Iraq, a difference of 2.86.
That makes Africa (WHO regions)'s figure about 1.3 times Iraq's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Africa (WHO regions) has been ahead every year.
Africa (WHO regions) ranks 73rd and Iraq ranks 72nd 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) | Iraq | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.08 | 10.51 | 4.57 | Africa (WHO regions) |
| 2010s | 14.15 | 10.81 | 3.34 | Africa (WHO regions) |
| 2020s | 13.72 | 10.86 | 2.86 | 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 Iraq?
- Africa (WHO regions), at 13.72 against 10.86 in Iraq as of 2020.
- What is the difference in prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns between Africa (WHO regions) and Iraq?
- 2.86, with Africa (WHO regions) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO regions) and Iraq?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Africa (WHO regions) and Iraq rank globally for prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns?
- Africa (WHO regions) ranks 73rd and Iraq ranks 72nd 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.