Portugal - Live Births with a Low Birth Weight
Since 2014, Portugal Live Births with a Low Birth Weight increased 0.9points year on year. At 9.1 Percent of Live Births in 2019, the country was ranked number 6 among other countries in Live Births with a Low Birth Weight. Portugal is overtaken by Japan, which was ranked number 5 at 9.4 Percent of Live Births and is followed by Brazil at 8.5 Percent of Live Births. South Africa ranked the highest with 14.1 Percent of Live Births in 2019, stable versus 2018. Colombia, Indonesia and Greece respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Mexico recorded the best 5 years average growth at +3points per year, while Estonia recorded the worst performance at -2.3points per year.
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| Date | Percent of Live Births |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 9.10 |
| 2018 | 9.00 |
| 2017 | 8.90 |
| 2016 | 8.70 |
| 2015 | 8.90 |
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How does Portugal rank in Live Births with a Low Birth Weight?
| # | 42 Countries | Percent of Live Births | 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 | |
| 5 |
#5
Japan
|
9.40 % | 2019 | +0.0 % | -0.2 % | View data | |
| 6 |
#6
Portugal
|
9.10 % | 2019 | +1.1 % | +0.9 % | View data | |
| 7 |
#7
Brazil
|
8.50 % | 2019 | +0.0 % | +0.2 % | View data | |