Caribbean (UNSDG) vs United States: Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns
Caribbean (UNSDG)
11.75
in 2020
United States
8.26
in 2020
Caribbean (UNSDG) rank
102nd
United States rank
102nd
Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns over time
- Caribbean (UNSDG)
- United States
How they compare
Caribbean (UNSDG) currently reports 11.75 against 8.26 in United States, a difference of 3.49.
That makes Caribbean (UNSDG)'s figure about 1.4 times United States's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Caribbean (UNSDG) has been ahead every year.
Caribbean (UNSDG) ranks 102nd and United States ranks 102nd of 156 groups.
Caribbean (UNSDG) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Caribbean (UNSDG) | United States | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.06 | 7.96 | 3.1 | Caribbean (UNSDG) |
| 2010s | 11.47 | 8.18 | 3.29 | Caribbean (UNSDG) |
| 2020s | 11.75 | 8.26 | 3.49 | 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, Caribbean (UNSDG) or United States?
- Caribbean (UNSDG), at 11.75 against 8.26 in United States as of 2020.
- What is the difference in prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns between Caribbean (UNSDG) and United States?
- 3.49, with Caribbean (UNSDG) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Caribbean (UNSDG) and United States?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Caribbean (UNSDG) and United States rank globally for prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns?
- Caribbean (UNSDG) ranks 102nd and United States ranks 102nd 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.