Africa (WHO regions) vs Sierra Leone: Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns
Africa (WHO regions)
13.72
in 2020
Sierra Leone
10.34
in 2020
Africa (WHO regions) rank
73rd
Sierra Leone rank
75th
Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns over time
- Africa (WHO regions)
- Sierra Leone
How they compare
Africa (WHO regions) currently reports 13.72 against 10.34 in Sierra Leone, a difference of 3.38.
That makes Africa (WHO regions)'s figure about 1.3 times Sierra Leone's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Africa (WHO regions) has been ahead every year.
Africa (WHO regions) ranks 73rd and Sierra Leone ranks 75th 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) | Sierra Leone | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.08 | 12.87 | 2.21 | Africa (WHO regions) |
| 2010s | 14.15 | 11.08 | 3.07 | Africa (WHO regions) |
| 2020s | 13.72 | 10.34 | 3.38 | 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 Sierra Leone?
- Africa (WHO regions), at 13.72 against 10.34 in Sierra Leone as of 2020.
- What is the difference in prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns between Africa (WHO regions) and Sierra Leone?
- 3.38, with Africa (WHO regions) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO regions) and Sierra Leone?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Africa (WHO regions) and Sierra Leone rank globally for prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns?
- Africa (WHO regions) ranks 73rd and Sierra Leone ranks 75th 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.