Northern Africa (African Union) vs Zambia: Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns

Northern Africa (African Union)
13.81
in 2020
Zambia
11.25
in 2020
Northern Africa (African Union) rank
69th
Zambia rank
67th

Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns over time

  • Northern Africa (African Union)
  • Zambia
051015200020102020

How they compare

Northern Africa (African Union) currently reports 13.81 against 11.25 in Zambia, a difference of 2.56.

That makes Northern Africa (African Union)'s figure about 1.2 times Zambia's.

Across all 21 years both countries report, Northern Africa (African Union) has been ahead every year.

Northern Africa (African Union) ranks 69th and Zambia ranks 67th 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) Zambia Difference Ahead
2000s 14.1 12.7 1.4 Northern Africa (African Union)
2010s 13.89 11.81 2.08 Northern Africa (African Union)
2020s 13.81 11.25 2.56 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 Zambia?
Northern Africa (African Union), at 13.81 against 11.25 in Zambia as of 2020.
What is the difference in prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns between Northern Africa (African Union) and Zambia?
2.56, with Northern Africa (African Union) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Northern Africa (African Union) and Zambia?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Northern Africa (African Union) and Zambia rank globally for prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns?
Northern Africa (African Union) ranks 69th and Zambia ranks 67th 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.

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Indicator
Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
313 places, 6,573 data points, 2000–2020
Last refreshed