Which has higher share of babies born with a low birthweight, Hungary or United States of America?

Hungary, at 8.3% against 8.3% in United States of America as of 2020.

How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and United States of America?

21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.

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.

Hungary vs United States of America: Share of babies born with a low birthweight

Hungary

8.3%

in 2020

United States of America

8.3%

in 2020

Hungary rank

99th

United States of America rank

102nd

Share of babies born with a low birthweight over time

Hungary
United States of America

How they compare

Hungary currently reports 8.3% against 8.3% in United States of America, a difference of 0.0%.

Across all 21 years both countries report, Hungary has been ahead every year.

Hungary ranks 99th and United States of America ranks 102nd of 157 countries.

Hungary has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Hungary	United States of America	Difference	Ahead
2000s	8.4%	8.0%	0.5%	Hungary
2010s	8.4%	8.2%	0.2%	Hungary
2020s	8.3%	8.3%	0.1%	Hungary

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher share of babies born with a low birthweight, Hungary or United States of America?: Hungary, at 8.3% against 8.3% in United States of America as of 2020.
What is the difference in share of babies born with a low birthweight between Hungary and United States of America?: 0.0%, with Hungary ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Hungary and United States of America?: 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Hungary and United States of America rank globally for share of babies born with a low birthweight?: Hungary ranks 99th and United States of America ranks 102nd 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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Indicator: Share of babies born with a low birthweight
Unit: % of births
Source: UNICEF and World Health Organization (WHO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 157 places, 3,297 data points, 2000–2020
Last refreshed: 28 August 2026

Estimated percentage of newborn babies that weigh under 2.5kg. These babies are more likely to suffer poor health and stunted growth.