Central America (UNSDG) vs Peru: Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns

Central America (UNSDG)
10.92
in 2020
Peru
7.47
in 2020
Central America (UNSDG) rank
106th
Peru rank
109th

Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns over time

  • Central America (UNSDG)
  • Peru
02.557.510200020102020

How they compare

Central America (UNSDG) currently reports 10.92 against 7.47 in Peru, a difference of 3.45.

That makes Central America (UNSDG)'s figure about 1.5 times Peru's.

Across all 21 years both countries report, Central America (UNSDG) has been ahead every year.

Central America (UNSDG) ranks 106th and Peru ranks 109th of 156 groups.

Central America (UNSDG) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Central America (UNSDG) Peru Difference Ahead
2000s 10.71 9.52 1.19 Central America (UNSDG)
2010s 10.9 8.05 2.85 Central America (UNSDG)
2020s 10.92 7.47 3.45 Central America (UNSDG)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns, Central America (UNSDG) or Peru?
Central America (UNSDG), at 10.92 against 7.47 in Peru as of 2020.
What is the difference in prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns between Central America (UNSDG) and Peru?
3.45, with Central America (UNSDG) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central America (UNSDG) and Peru?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Central America (UNSDG) and Peru rank globally for prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns?
Central America (UNSDG) ranks 106th and Peru ranks 109th 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