Middle Africa (UNSDG) vs Portugal: Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns
Middle Africa (UNSDG)
12.21
in 2020
Portugal
8.92
in 2020
Middle Africa (UNSDG) rank
96th
Portugal rank
94th
Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns over time
- Middle Africa (UNSDG)
- Portugal
How they compare
Middle Africa (UNSDG) currently reports 12.21 against 8.92 in Portugal, a difference of 3.29.
That makes Middle Africa (UNSDG)'s figure about 1.4 times Portugal's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Middle Africa (UNSDG) has been ahead every year.
Middle Africa (UNSDG) ranks 96th and Portugal ranks 94th of 156 groups.
Middle Africa (UNSDG) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Middle Africa (UNSDG) | Portugal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.57 | 7.61 | 5.95 | Middle Africa (UNSDG) |
| 2010s | 12.58 | 8.54 | 4.04 | Middle Africa (UNSDG) |
| 2020s | 12.21 | 8.92 | 3.28 | Middle Africa (UNSDG) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns, Middle Africa (UNSDG) or Portugal?
- Middle Africa (UNSDG), at 12.21 against 8.92 in Portugal as of 2020.
- What is the difference in prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns between Middle Africa (UNSDG) and Portugal?
- 3.29, with Middle Africa (UNSDG) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Middle Africa (UNSDG) and Portugal?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Middle Africa (UNSDG) and Portugal rank globally for prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns?
- Middle Africa (UNSDG) ranks 96th and Portugal ranks 94th 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.