Central Africa (African Union) vs Uruguay: Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns

Central Africa (African Union)
11.74
in 2020
Uruguay
7.8
in 2020
Central Africa (African Union) rank
103rd
Uruguay rank
106th

Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns over time

  • Central Africa (African Union)
  • Uruguay
051015200020102020

How they compare

Central Africa (African Union) currently reports 11.74 against 7.8 in Uruguay, a difference of 3.94.

That makes Central Africa (African Union)'s figure about 1.5 times Uruguay's.

Across all 21 years both countries report, Central Africa (African Union) has been ahead every year.

Central Africa (African Union) ranks 103rd and Uruguay ranks 106th of 156 groups.

Central Africa (African Union) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Central Africa (African Union) Uruguay Difference Ahead
2000s 13.11 8.35 4.76 Central Africa (African Union)
2010s 12.17 7.95 4.22 Central Africa (African Union)
2020s 11.74 7.8 3.93 Central Africa (African Union)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns, Central Africa (African Union) or Uruguay?
Central Africa (African Union), at 11.74 against 7.8 in Uruguay as of 2020.
What is the difference in prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns between Central Africa (African Union) and Uruguay?
3.94, with Central Africa (African Union) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central Africa (African Union) and Uruguay?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Central Africa (African Union) and Uruguay rank globally for prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns?
Central Africa (African Union) ranks 103rd and Uruguay ranks 106th 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