United States - Low Birth Weight Rates
Since 2014, United States Low Birth Weight Rates was up 0.7% year on year. With 8.3 Ratios in 2019, the country was ranked number 8 comparing other countries in Low Birth Weight Rates. South Africa lead the ranking with 14.1 Ratios in 2019, 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 witnessed the worst performance at -2.3% per year.
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| Date | Ratios |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 8.30 |
| 2018 | 8.30 |
| 2017 | 8.30 |
| 2016 | 8.20 |
| 2015 | 8.10 |
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How does United States 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 | |
| 8 |
#8
Hungary
|
8.30 | 2019 | -1.2 % | -1.4 % | View data | |
| 8 |
#8
United States
|
8.30 | 2019 | +0.0 % | +0.7 % | View data | |
| 10 |
#10
Turkey
|
8.10 | 2019 | +0.0 % | -1.2 % | View data | |