Low birth weight prevalence in Argentina

Argentina: Low birth weight prevalence was 7.4% in 2020. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2020)
7.4%
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
110th
of 156 countries
All-time high
7.5%
in 2002
All-time low
7.2%
in 2010
Years of data
21
2000–2020

Low birth weight prevalence in Argentina, 2000–2020

024682000201020202000: 7.32001: 7.42002: 7.52003: 7.52004: 7.52005: 7.42006: 7.42007: 7.32008: 7.32009: 7.32010: 7.22011: 7.22012: 7.22013: 7.32014: 7.32015: 7.32016: 7.32017: 7.32018: 7.32019: 7.42020: 7.4

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

The most recent figure for low birth weight prevalence in Argentina is 7.4%, measured in 2020.

That represents a change of up 2.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, low birth weight prevalence in Argentina peaked at 7.5% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 7.2%, in 2010.

Argentina ranks 110th of 156 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 7.4% 7.3% 7.5% 10
2010s 7.3% 7.2% 7.4% 10
2020s 7.4% 7.4% 7.4% 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is low birth weight prevalence in Argentina?
Low birth weight prevalence in Argentina was 7.4% in 2020, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest low birth weight prevalence recorded in Argentina?
The highest recorded value was 7.5% in 2002.
What is the lowest low birth weight prevalence recorded in Argentina?
The lowest recorded value was 7.2% in 2010.
How does Argentina rank for low birth weight prevalence?
Argentina ranks 110th out of 156 countries with data for 2020.
Is low birth weight prevalence rising or falling in Argentina?
Over the last ten years it is up 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Argentina data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Low birth weight prevalence (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Low birth weight prevalence (%)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
208 places, 4,368 data points, 2000–2020
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