India vs South Asia (World Bank regions): Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns
India
27.44
in 2020
South Asia (World Bank regions)
26.58
in 2020
India rank
1st
South Asia (World Bank regions) rank
1st
Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns over time
- India
- South Asia (World Bank regions)
How they compare
India currently reports 27.44 against 26.58 in South Asia (World Bank regions), a difference of 0.86.
Across all 21 years both countries report, India has been ahead every year.
India ranks 1st and South Asia (World Bank regions) ranks 1st of 157 countries.
India has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | India | South Asia (World Bank regions) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.41 | 30.36 | 1.05 | India |
| 2010s | 28.8 | 27.95 | 0.8478 | India |
| 2020s | 27.44 | 26.58 | 0.8521 | India |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns, India or South Asia (World Bank regions)?
- India, at 27.44 against 26.58 in South Asia (World Bank regions) as of 2020.
- What is the difference in prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns between India and South Asia (World Bank regions)?
- 0.86, with India ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for India and South Asia (World Bank regions)?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do India and South Asia (World Bank regions) rank globally for prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns?
- India ranks 1st and South Asia (World Bank regions) ranks 1st 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.