Bolivia vs Tunisia: Share of babies born with a low birthweight
Bolivia
7.9%
in 2020
Tunisia
8.2%
in 2020
Bolivia rank
104th
Tunisia rank
103rd
Share of babies born with a low birthweight over time
- Bolivia
- Tunisia
How they compare
Tunisia currently reports 8.2% against 7.9% in Bolivia, a difference of 0.3%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Bolivia ahead.
Bolivia ranks 104th and Tunisia ranks 103rd of 157 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Bolivia averaged higher in 2 and Tunisia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bolivia | Tunisia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.7% | 7.9% | 0.8% | Bolivia |
| 2010s | 8.2% | 8.1% | 0.0% | Bolivia |
| 2020s | 7.9% | 8.2% | 0.3% | Tunisia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of babies born with a low birthweight, Bolivia or Tunisia?
- Tunisia, at 8.2% against 7.9% in Bolivia as of 2020.
- What is the difference in share of babies born with a low birthweight between Bolivia and Tunisia?
- 0.3%, with Tunisia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bolivia and Tunisia?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Bolivia and Tunisia rank globally for share of babies born with a low birthweight?
- Bolivia ranks 104th and Tunisia ranks 103rd of 157 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF and World Health Organization (WHO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of babies born with a low birthweight. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Estimated percentage of newborn babies that weigh under 2.5kg. These babies are more likely to suffer poor health and stunted growth.