Switzerland vs World Bank (upper middle income): Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns
Switzerland
6.42
in 2020
World Bank (upper middle income)
8.39
in 2020
Switzerland rank
128th
World Bank (upper middle income) rank
126th
Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns over time
- Switzerland
- World Bank (upper middle income)
How they compare
World Bank (upper middle income) currently reports 8.39 against 6.42 in Switzerland, a difference of 1.97.
That makes World Bank (upper middle income)'s figure about 1.3 times Switzerland's.
Across all 21 years both countries report, World Bank (upper middle income) has been ahead every year.
Switzerland ranks 128th and World Bank (upper middle income) ranks 126th of 157 countries.
World Bank (upper middle income) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Switzerland | World Bank (upper middle income) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.3 | 8.32 | 2.02 | World Bank (upper middle income) |
| 2010s | 6.39 | 8.04 | 1.65 | World Bank (upper middle income) |
| 2020s | 6.42 | 8.39 | 1.97 | World Bank (upper middle income) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns, Switzerland or World Bank (upper middle income)?
- World Bank (upper middle income), at 8.39 against 6.42 in Switzerland as of 2020.
- What is the difference in prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns between Switzerland and World Bank (upper middle income)?
- 1.97, with World Bank (upper middle income) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Switzerland and World Bank (upper middle income)?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Switzerland and World Bank (upper middle income) rank globally for prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns?
- Switzerland ranks 128th and World Bank (upper middle income) ranks 126th 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.