Northern Africa (African Union) vs Sao Tome and Principe: Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns
Northern Africa (African Union)
13.81
in 2020
Sao Tome and Principe
11.11
in 2020
Northern Africa (African Union) rank
69th
Sao Tome and Principe rank
68th
Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns over time
- Northern Africa (African Union)
- Sao Tome and Principe
How they compare
Northern Africa (African Union) currently reports 13.81 against 11.11 in Sao Tome and Principe, a difference of 2.7.
That makes Northern Africa (African Union)'s figure about 1.2 times Sao Tome and Principe's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Northern Africa (African Union) has been ahead every year.
Northern Africa (African Union) ranks 69th and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 68th of 156 groups.
Northern Africa (African Union) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Northern Africa (African Union) | Sao Tome and Principe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.1 | 10.3 | 3.8 | Northern Africa (African Union) |
| 2010s | 13.89 | 10.79 | 3.1 | Northern Africa (African Union) |
| 2020s | 13.81 | 11.11 | 2.69 | Northern Africa (African Union) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns, Northern Africa (African Union) or Sao Tome and Principe?
- Northern Africa (African Union), at 13.81 against 11.11 in Sao Tome and Principe as of 2020.
- What is the difference in prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns between Northern Africa (African Union) and Sao Tome and Principe?
- 2.7, with Northern Africa (African Union) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Northern Africa (African Union) and Sao Tome and Principe?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Northern Africa (African Union) and Sao Tome and Principe rank globally for prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns?
- Northern Africa (African Union) ranks 69th and Sao Tome and Principe ranks 68th 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.