Latvia vs San Marino: Share of babies born with a low birthweight
Latvia
4.2%
in 2020
San Marino
4.2%
in 2020
Latvia rank
153rd
San Marino rank
152nd
Share of babies born with a low birthweight over time
- Latvia
- San Marino
How they compare
San Marino currently reports 4.2% against 4.2% in Latvia, a difference of 0.0%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Latvia ahead.
Latvia ranks 153rd and San Marino ranks 152nd of 157 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Latvia averaged higher in 2 and San Marino in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | San Marino | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.9% | 3.9% | 0.9% | Latvia |
| 2010s | 4.4% | 4.1% | 0.3% | Latvia |
| 2020s | 4.2% | 4.2% | 0.0% | San Marino |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of babies born with a low birthweight, Latvia or San Marino?
- San Marino, at 4.2% against 4.2% in Latvia as of 2020.
- What is the difference in share of babies born with a low birthweight between Latvia and San Marino?
- 0.0%, with San Marino ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and San Marino?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Latvia and San Marino rank globally for share of babies born with a low birthweight?
- Latvia ranks 153rd and San Marino ranks 152nd 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.