France vs Georgia: Share of babies born with a low birthweight
France
7.4%
in 2020
Georgia
7.4%
in 2020
France rank
111th
Georgia rank
112th
Share of babies born with a low birthweight over time
- France
- Georgia
How they compare
France currently reports 7.4% against 7.4% in Georgia, a difference of 0.0%.
Across all 21 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.
France ranks 111th and Georgia ranks 112th of 157 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Georgia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.6% | 6.4% | 1.2% | France |
| 2010s | 7.5% | 7.1% | 0.4% | France |
| 2020s | 7.4% | 7.4% | 0.0% | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of babies born with a low birthweight, France or Georgia?
- France, at 7.4% against 7.4% in Georgia as of 2020.
- What is the difference in share of babies born with a low birthweight between France and Georgia?
- 0.0%, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Georgia?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do France and Georgia rank globally for share of babies born with a low birthweight?
- France ranks 111th and Georgia ranks 112th 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.