Colombia vs Northern Africa (African Union): Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns
Colombia
10.95
in 2020
Northern Africa (African Union)
13.81
in 2020
Colombia rank
70th
Northern Africa (African Union) rank
69th
Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns over time
- Colombia
- Northern Africa (African Union)
How they compare
Northern Africa (African Union) currently reports 13.81 against 10.95 in Colombia, a difference of 2.86.
That makes Northern Africa (African Union)'s figure about 1.3 times Colombia's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Northern Africa (African Union) has been ahead every year.
Colombia ranks 70th and Northern Africa (African Union) ranks 69th of 157 countries.
Northern Africa (African Union) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | Northern Africa (African Union) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 | 14.1 | 4.11 | Northern Africa (African Union) |
| 2010s | 10.62 | 13.89 | 3.27 | Northern Africa (African Union) |
| 2020s | 10.95 | 13.81 | 2.86 | Northern 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, Colombia or Northern Africa (African Union)?
- Northern Africa (African Union), at 13.81 against 10.95 in Colombia as of 2020.
- What is the difference in prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns between Colombia and Northern Africa (African Union)?
- 2.86, with Northern Africa (African Union) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and Northern Africa (African Union)?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Colombia and Northern Africa (African Union) rank globally for prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns?
- Colombia ranks 70th and Northern Africa (African Union) ranks 69th of 157 countries.
- 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.