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

Central Asia (UNSDG)
5.99
in 2020
Sweden
4.12
in 2020
Central Asia (UNSDG) rank
153rd
Sweden rank
155th

Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns over time

  • Central Asia (UNSDG)
  • Sweden
0246200020102020

How they compare

Central Asia (UNSDG) currently reports 5.99 against 4.12 in Sweden, a difference of 1.87.

That makes Central Asia (UNSDG)'s figure about 1.5 times Sweden's.

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

Central Asia (UNSDG) ranks 153rd and Sweden ranks 155th of 156 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Central Asia (UNSDG) Sweden Difference Ahead
2000s 6.52 4.27 2.25 Central Asia (UNSDG)
2010s 6.25 4.19 2.06 Central Asia (UNSDG)
2020s 5.99 4.12 1.87 Central 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 Asia (UNSDG) or Sweden?
Central Asia (UNSDG), at 5.99 against 4.12 in Sweden as of 2020.
What is the difference in prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns between Central Asia (UNSDG) and Sweden?
1.87, with Central Asia (UNSDG) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Central Asia (UNSDG) and Sweden?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Central Asia (UNSDG) and Sweden rank globally for prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns?
Central Asia (UNSDG) ranks 153rd and Sweden ranks 155th 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