North America (World Bank regions) vs Switzerland: Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns
North America (World Bank regions)
8.15
in 2020
Switzerland
6.42
in 2020
North America (World Bank regions) rank
130th
Switzerland rank
128th
Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns over time
- North America (World Bank regions)
- Switzerland
How they compare
North America (World Bank regions) currently reports 8.15 against 6.42 in Switzerland, a difference of 1.73.
That makes North America (World Bank regions)'s figure about 1.3 times Switzerland's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, North America (World Bank regions) has been ahead every year.
North America (World Bank regions) ranks 130th and Switzerland ranks 128th of 156 groups.
North America (World Bank regions) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North America (World Bank regions) | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.8 | 6.3 | 1.51 | North America (World Bank regions) |
| 2010s | 8.02 | 6.39 | 1.63 | North America (World Bank regions) |
| 2020s | 8.15 | 6.42 | 1.73 | North America (World Bank regions) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns, North America (World Bank regions) or Switzerland?
- North America (World Bank regions), at 8.15 against 6.42 in Switzerland as of 2020.
- What is the difference in prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns between North America (World Bank regions) and Switzerland?
- 1.73, with North America (World Bank regions) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North America (World Bank regions) and Switzerland?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do North America (World Bank regions) and Switzerland rank globally for prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns?
- North America (World Bank regions) ranks 130th and Switzerland ranks 128th 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.