Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions) vs Malta: Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns
Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions)
9.71
in 2020
Malta
7.18
in 2020
Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank
116th
Malta rank
118th
Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns over time
- Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions)
- Malta
How they compare
Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions) currently reports 9.71 against 7.18 in Malta, a difference of 2.53.
That makes Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions)'s figure about 1.4 times Malta's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions) has been ahead every year.
Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 116th and Malta ranks 118th of 156 groups.
Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions) | Malta | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.41 | 6.71 | 2.7 | Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions) |
| 2010s | 9.55 | 7.03 | 2.52 | Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions) |
| 2020s | 9.71 | 7.18 | 2.52 | Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns, Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions) or Malta?
- Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions), at 9.71 against 7.18 in Malta as of 2020.
- What is the difference in prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns between Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions) and Malta?
- 2.53, with Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions) and Malta?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions) and Malta rank globally for prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns?
- Latin America and the Caribbean (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 116th and Malta ranks 118th 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.