Philippines vs Southern Asia (UNSDG): Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns

Philippines
21.14
in 2020
Southern Asia (UNSDG)
24.36
in 2020
Philippines rank
4th
Southern Asia (UNSDG) rank
6th

Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns over time

  • Philippines
  • Southern Asia (UNSDG)
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How they compare

Southern Asia (UNSDG) currently reports 24.36 against 21.14 in Philippines, a difference of 3.22.

That makes Southern Asia (UNSDG)'s figure about 1.2 times Philippines's.

Across all 21 years both countries report, Southern Asia (UNSDG) has been ahead every year.

Philippines ranks 4th and Southern Asia (UNSDG) ranks 6th of 157 countries.

Southern Asia (UNSDG) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Philippines Southern Asia (UNSDG) Difference Ahead
2000s 20.88 27.93 7.04 Southern Asia (UNSDG)
2010s 21.13 25.5 4.36 Southern Asia (UNSDG)
2020s 21.14 24.36 3.21 Southern Asia (UNSDG)

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 Southern Asia (UNSDG)?
Southern Asia (UNSDG), at 24.36 against 21.14 in Philippines as of 2020.
What is the difference in prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns between Philippines and Southern Asia (UNSDG)?
3.22, with Southern Asia (UNSDG) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and Southern Asia (UNSDG)?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Philippines and Southern Asia (UNSDG) rank globally for prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns?
Philippines ranks 4th and Southern Asia (UNSDG) ranks 6th 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.

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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