Latvia - Low Birth Weight Rates
Since 2014, Latvia Low Birth Weight Rates decreased by 0.5% year on year. With 4.3 Ratios in 2019, the country was ranked number 39 comparing other countries in Low Birth Weight Rates. Latvia is overtaken by Sweden, which was ranked number 38 at 4.5 Ratios and is followed by Finland with 4.2 Ratios. South Africa topped the ranking with 14.1 Ratios in 2019, that is stable compared to 2018. Colombia, Indonesia and Japan respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. South Korea recorded the best 5 years average growth at +2.3% per year, while Estonia recorded the worst performance at -2.3% per year.
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| Date | Ratios |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 4.30 |
| 2018 | 4.30 |
| 2017 | 4.40 |
| 2016 | 4.30 |
| 2015 | 4.50 |
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How does Latvia rank in Low Birth Weight Rates?
| # | 42 Countries | Ratios | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
South Africa
|
14.10 | 2019 | +0.0 % | -0.1 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Colombia
|
9.90 | 2019 | +0.0 % | -0.2 % | View data | |
| 38 |
#38
Sweden
|
4.50 | 2019 | +0.0 % | +0.0 % | View data | |
| 39 |
#39
Latvia
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4.30 | 2019 | +0.0 % | -0.5 % | View data | |
| 40 |
#40
Finland
|
4.20 | 2019 | +0.0 % | +0.0 % | View data | |