South America (UNSDG) vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns
South America (UNSDG)
8.85
in 2020
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
6.83
in 2020
South America (UNSDG) rank
120th
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
121st
Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns over time
- South America (UNSDG)
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
South America (UNSDG) currently reports 8.85 against 6.83 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 2.02.
That makes South America (UNSDG)'s figure about 1.3 times United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, South America (UNSDG) has been ahead every year.
South America (UNSDG) ranks 120th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 121st of 156 groups.
South America (UNSDG) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South America (UNSDG) | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.62 | 7.37 | 1.25 | South America (UNSDG) |
| 2010s | 8.68 | 7.04 | 1.64 | South America (UNSDG) |
| 2020s | 8.85 | 6.83 | 2.03 | South 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, South America (UNSDG) or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- South America (UNSDG), at 8.85 against 6.83 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2020.
- What is the difference in prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns between South America (UNSDG) and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 2.02, with South America (UNSDG) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South America (UNSDG) and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do South America (UNSDG) and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns?
- South America (UNSDG) ranks 120th and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 121st 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.