Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Kazakhstan: Share of babies born with a low birthweight
Bosnia and Herzegovina
5.2%
in 2020
Kazakhstan
5.3%
in 2020
Bosnia and Herzegovina rank
143rd
Kazakhstan rank
142nd
Share of babies born with a low birthweight over time
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Kazakhstan
How they compare
Kazakhstan currently reports 5.3% against 5.2% in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Kazakhstan has been ahead every year.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 143rd and Kazakhstan ranks 142nd of 157 countries.
Kazakhstan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Kazakhstan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.1% | 6.2% | 1.1% | Kazakhstan |
| 2010s | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% | Kazakhstan |
| 2020s | 5.2% | 5.3% | 0.1% | Kazakhstan |
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 Kazakhstan?
- Kazakhstan, at 5.3% 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 Kazakhstan?
- 0.1%, with Kazakhstan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kazakhstan?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kazakhstan rank globally for share of babies born with a low birthweight?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 143rd and Kazakhstan ranks 142nd 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.