Slovenia vs Switzerland: Share of babies born with a low birthweight
Slovenia
6.3%
in 2020
Switzerland
6.4%
in 2020
Slovenia rank
131st
Switzerland rank
128th
Share of babies born with a low birthweight over time
- Slovenia
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 6.4% against 6.3% in Slovenia, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 21 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
Slovenia ranks 131st and Switzerland ranks 128th of 157 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Slovenia | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.0% | 6.3% | 0.3% | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 6.2% | 6.4% | 0.2% | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 6.3% | 6.4% | 0.1% | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of babies born with a low birthweight, Slovenia or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 6.4% against 6.3% in Slovenia as of 2020.
- What is the difference in share of babies born with a low birthweight between Slovenia and Switzerland?
- 0.1%, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Slovenia and Switzerland?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Slovenia and Switzerland rank globally for share of babies born with a low birthweight?
- Slovenia ranks 131st and Switzerland ranks 128th 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.