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