Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) vs Nepal: Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns

Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG)
23.46
in 2020
Nepal
19.73
in 2020
Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) rank
8th
Nepal rank
6th

Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns over time

  • Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG)
  • Nepal
0102030200020102020

How they compare

Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) currently reports 23.46 against 19.73 in Nepal, a difference of 3.73.

That makes Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG)'s figure about 1.2 times Nepal's.

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

Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) ranks 8th and Nepal ranks 6th of 156 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) Nepal Difference Ahead
2000s 27.27 22 5.26 Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG)
2010s 24.7 20.53 4.17 Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG)
2020s 23.46 19.73 3.73 Central and Southern Asia (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 and Southern Asia (UNSDG) or Nepal?
Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG), at 23.46 against 19.73 in Nepal as of 2020.
What is the difference in prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns between Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) and Nepal?
3.73, with Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) and Nepal?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) and Nepal rank globally for prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns?
Central and Southern Asia (UNSDG) ranks 8th and Nepal ranks 6th 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