Ireland vs Kazakhstan: Share of babies born with a low birthweight
Ireland
5.6%
in 2020
Kazakhstan
5.3%
in 2020
Ireland rank
140th
Kazakhstan rank
142nd
Share of babies born with a low birthweight over time
- Ireland
- Kazakhstan
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 5.6% against 5.3% in Kazakhstan, a difference of 0.3%.
That makes Ireland's figure about 1.1 times Kazakhstan's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Kazakhstan ahead.
Ireland ranks 140th and Kazakhstan ranks 142nd of 157 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 1 and Kazakhstan in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Kazakhstan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.0% | 6.2% | 1.2% | Kazakhstan |
| 2010s | 5.5% | 5.6% | 0.1% | Kazakhstan |
| 2020s | 5.6% | 5.3% | 0.4% | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of babies born with a low birthweight, Ireland or Kazakhstan?
- Ireland, at 5.6% against 5.3% in Kazakhstan as of 2020.
- What is the difference in share of babies born with a low birthweight between Ireland and Kazakhstan?
- 0.3%, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Kazakhstan?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Ireland and Kazakhstan rank globally for share of babies born with a low birthweight?
- Ireland ranks 140th 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.