South Africa vs Southern Africa (UNSDG): Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns
South Africa
16.64
in 2020
Southern Africa (UNSDG)
16.33
in 2020
South Africa rank
21st
Southern Africa (UNSDG) rank
23rd
Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns over time
- South Africa
- Southern Africa (UNSDG)
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 16.64 against 16.33 in Southern Africa (UNSDG), a difference of 0.31.
Across all 21 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 21st and Southern Africa (UNSDG) ranks 23rd of 157 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Southern Africa (UNSDG) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17 | 16.76 | 0.2363 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 16.63 | 16.37 | 0.2604 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 16.64 | 16.33 | 0.3111 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns, South Africa or Southern Africa (UNSDG)?
- South Africa, at 16.64 against 16.33 in Southern Africa (UNSDG) as of 2020.
- What is the difference in prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns between South Africa and Southern Africa (UNSDG)?
- 0.31, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Southern Africa (UNSDG)?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do South Africa and Southern Africa (UNSDG) rank globally for prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns?
- South Africa ranks 21st and Southern Africa (UNSDG) ranks 23rd 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.