Brazil vs North Macedonia: Share of babies born with a low birthweight
Brazil
8.7%
in 2020
North Macedonia
8.3%
in 2020
Brazil rank
98th
North Macedonia rank
100th
Share of babies born with a low birthweight over time
- Brazil
- North Macedonia
How they compare
Brazil currently reports 8.7% against 8.3% in North Macedonia, a difference of 0.4%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was North Macedonia ahead.
Brazil ranks 98th and North Macedonia ranks 100th of 157 countries.
Brazil has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Brazil | North Macedonia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.2% | 8.1% | 0.1% | Brazil |
| 2010s | 8.5% | 8.2% | 0.3% | Brazil |
| 2020s | 8.7% | 8.3% | 0.4% | Brazil |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of babies born with a low birthweight, Brazil or North Macedonia?
- Brazil, at 8.7% against 8.3% in North Macedonia as of 2020.
- What is the difference in share of babies born with a low birthweight between Brazil and North Macedonia?
- 0.4%, with Brazil ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and North Macedonia?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Brazil and North Macedonia rank globally for share of babies born with a low birthweight?
- Brazil ranks 98th and North Macedonia ranks 100th 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.