Argentina vs Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG): Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns
Argentina
7.36
in 2020
Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG)
9.71
in 2020
Argentina rank
114th
Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) rank
112th
Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns over time
- Argentina
- Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG)
How they compare
Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) currently reports 9.71 against 7.36 in Argentina, a difference of 2.35.
That makes Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG)'s figure about 1.3 times Argentina's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) has been ahead every year.
Argentina ranks 114th and Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) ranks 112th of 157 countries.
Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.39 | 9.41 | 2.02 | Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) |
| 2010s | 7.29 | 9.56 | 2.26 | Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) |
| 2020s | 7.36 | 9.71 | 2.35 | Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns, Argentina or Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG)?
- Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG), at 9.71 against 7.36 in Argentina as of 2020.
- What is the difference in prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns between Argentina and Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG)?
- 2.35, with Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG)?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Argentina and Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) rank globally for prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns?
- Argentina ranks 114th and Latin America and the Caribbean (UNSDG) ranks 112th of 157 countries.
- 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.