Philippines vs South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions): Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns
Philippines
21.14
in 2020
South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)
24.78
in 2020
Philippines rank
4th
South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank
3rd
Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns over time
- Philippines
- South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)
How they compare
South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) currently reports 24.78 against 21.14 in Philippines, a difference of 3.64.
That makes South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)'s figure about 1.2 times Philippines's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) has been ahead every year.
Philippines ranks 4th and South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 3rd of 157 countries.
South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Philippines | South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20.88 | 28.4 | 7.52 | South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) |
| 2010s | 21.13 | 26.03 | 4.9 | South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) |
| 2020s | 21.14 | 24.78 | 3.64 | South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns, Philippines or South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions), at 24.78 against 21.14 in Philippines as of 2020.
- What is the difference in prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns between Philippines and South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- 3.64, with South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Philippines and South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank globally for prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns?
- Philippines ranks 4th and South Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 3rd of 157 countries.
- 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.