Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Ireland: Share of babies born with a low birthweight
Bosnia and Herzegovina
5.2%
in 2020
Ireland
5.6%
in 2020
Bosnia and Herzegovina rank
143rd
Ireland rank
140th
Share of babies born with a low birthweight over time
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Ireland
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 5.6% against 5.2% in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of 0.4%.
That makes Ireland's figure about 1.1 times Bosnia and Herzegovina's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Bosnia and Herzegovina ahead.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 143rd and Ireland ranks 140th of 157 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Bosnia and Herzegovina averaged higher in 1 and Ireland in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.1% | 5.0% | 0.1% | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| 2010s | 5.2% | 5.5% | 0.3% | Ireland |
| 2020s | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.5% | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of babies born with a low birthweight, Bosnia and Herzegovina or Ireland?
- Ireland, at 5.6% against 5.2% in Bosnia and Herzegovina as of 2020.
- What is the difference in share of babies born with a low birthweight between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Ireland?
- 0.4%, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bosnia and Herzegovina and Ireland?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Bosnia and Herzegovina and Ireland rank globally for share of babies born with a low birthweight?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 143rd and Ireland ranks 140th 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.