Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) vs Zambia: Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)
13.87
in 2020
Zambia
11.25
in 2020
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) rank
66th
Zambia rank
67th
Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns over time
- Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)
- Zambia
How they compare
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) currently reports 13.87 against 11.25 in Zambia, a difference of 2.62.
That makes Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG)'s figure about 1.2 times Zambia's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) has been ahead every year.
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) ranks 66th and Zambia ranks 67th of 156 groups.
Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.25 | 12.7 | 2.55 | Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) |
| 2010s | 14.32 | 11.81 | 2.52 | Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) |
| 2020s | 13.87 | 11.25 | 2.62 | Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns, Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) or Zambia?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG), at 13.87 against 11.25 in Zambia as of 2020.
- What is the difference in prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns between Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) and Zambia?
- 2.62, with Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) and Zambia?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) and Zambia rank globally for prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns?
- Sub-Saharan Africa (UNSDG) ranks 66th and Zambia ranks 67th 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.