Cuba vs South America (UNSDG): Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns
Cuba
7.06
in 2020
South America (UNSDG)
8.85
in 2020
Cuba rank
119th
South America (UNSDG) rank
120th
Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns over time
- Cuba
- South America (UNSDG)
How they compare
South America (UNSDG) currently reports 8.85 against 7.06 in Cuba, a difference of 1.79.
That makes South America (UNSDG)'s figure about 1.3 times Cuba's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, South America (UNSDG) has been ahead every year.
Cuba ranks 119th and South America (UNSDG) ranks 120th of 157 countries.
South America (UNSDG) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cuba | South America (UNSDG) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.12 | 8.62 | 1.5 | South America (UNSDG) |
| 2010s | 7.16 | 8.68 | 1.52 | South America (UNSDG) |
| 2020s | 7.06 | 8.85 | 1.79 | South 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, Cuba or South America (UNSDG)?
- South America (UNSDG), at 8.85 against 7.06 in Cuba as of 2020.
- What is the difference in prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns between Cuba and South America (UNSDG)?
- 1.79, with South America (UNSDG) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cuba and South America (UNSDG)?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Cuba and South America (UNSDG) rank globally for prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns?
- Cuba ranks 119th and South America (UNSDG) ranks 120th 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.