Norway vs San Marino: Share of babies born with a low birthweight
Norway
4.4%
in 2020
San Marino
4.2%
in 2020
Norway rank
149th
San Marino rank
152nd
Share of babies born with a low birthweight over time
- Norway
- San Marino
How they compare
Norway currently reports 4.4% against 4.2% in San Marino, a difference of 0.2%.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Norway has been ahead every year.
Norway ranks 149th and San Marino ranks 152nd of 157 countries.
Norway has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Norway | San Marino | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | Norway |
| 2010s | 4.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | Norway |
| 2020s | 4.4% | 4.2% | 0.2% | Norway |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of babies born with a low birthweight, Norway or San Marino?
- Norway, at 4.4% against 4.2% in San Marino as of 2020.
- What is the difference in share of babies born with a low birthweight between Norway and San Marino?
- 0.2%, with Norway ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Norway and San Marino?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Norway and San Marino rank globally for share of babies born with a low birthweight?
- Norway ranks 149th 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.