New Zealand vs Ukraine: Share of babies born with a low birthweight
New Zealand
5.9%
in 2020
Ukraine
5.7%
in 2020
New Zealand rank
136th
Ukraine rank
138th
Share of babies born with a low birthweight over time
- New Zealand
- Ukraine
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 5.9% against 5.7% in Ukraine, a difference of 0.2%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Ukraine ahead.
New Zealand ranks 136th and Ukraine ranks 138th of 157 countries.
New Zealand has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | Ukraine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% | New Zealand |
| 2010s | 6.0% | 5.8% | 0.1% | New Zealand |
| 2020s | 5.9% | 5.7% | 0.1% | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of babies born with a low birthweight, New Zealand or Ukraine?
- New Zealand, at 5.9% against 5.7% in Ukraine as of 2020.
- What is the difference in share of babies born with a low birthweight between New Zealand and Ukraine?
- 0.2%, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and Ukraine?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do New Zealand and Ukraine rank globally for share of babies born with a low birthweight?
- New Zealand ranks 136th and Ukraine ranks 138th 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.