Share of babies born with a low birthweight in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Share of babies born with a low birthweight was 5.2% in 2020. ▬ Flat
Share of babies born with a low birthweight in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 2000–2020
Source: UNICEF and World Health Organization (WHO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of births.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of babies born with a low birthweight in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 5.2%, measured in 2020.
The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 0.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of babies born with a low birthweight in Bosnia and Herzegovina peaked at 5.2% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 5.1%, in 2000.
Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 143rd of 157 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Share of babies born with a low birthweight in Bosnia and Herzegovina, year by year
| Year | % of births | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5.1% | — |
| 2001 | 5.1% | +0.2% |
| 2002 | 5.1% | +0.2% |
| 2003 | 5.1% | +0.2% |
| 2004 | 5.1% | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 5.1% | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 5.1% | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 5.1% | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 5.1% | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 5.1% | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 5.1% | +0.3% |
| 2011 | 5.2% | +0.2% |
| 2012 | 5.2% | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 5.2% | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 5.2% | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 5.2% | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 5.2% | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 5.2% | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 5.1% | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 5.1% | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 5.2% | +0.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.1% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.2% | 5.1% | 5.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 1 |
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More population data for Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -1.03 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -3.93 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -1.03 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.9162 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 2,739 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.4708 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.843 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -1.0% (2100)
- Population density 26.69 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 49,993 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of babies born with a low birthweight in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Share of babies born with a low birthweight in Bosnia and Herzegovina was 5.2% in 2020, according to UNICEF and World Health Organization (WHO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of babies born with a low birthweight recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The highest recorded value was 5.2% in 2013.
- What is the lowest share of babies born with a low birthweight recorded in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.1% in 2000.
- How does Bosnia and Herzegovina rank for share of babies born with a low birthweight?
- Bosnia and Herzegovina ranks 143rd out of 157 countries with data for 2020.
- Is share of babies born with a low birthweight rising or falling in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 0.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Bosnia and Herzegovina data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF and World Health Organization (WHO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of babies born with a low birthweight. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated percentage of newborn babies that weigh under 2.5kg. These babies are more likely to suffer poor health and stunted growth.