Japan - Low Birth Weight Rates
Since 2014, Japan Low Birth Weight Rates showed no change. In 2019, the country was number 4 among other countries in Low Birth Weight Rates with 9.5 Ratios. Japan is overtaken by Indonesia, which was ranked number 3 at 9.8 Ratios and is followed by Greece at 9.4 Ratios. South Africa topped the ranking with 14.1 Ratios in 2019, that is stable compared to 2018. South Korea recorded the best 5 years average growth at +2.3% per year, while Estonia recorded the worst performance at -2.3% per year.
| Date | Ratios |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 9.50 |
| 2018 | 9.40 |
| 2017 | 9.40 |
| 2016 | 9.40 |
| 2015 | 9.50 |
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How does Japan rank in Low Birth Weight Rates?
| # | 42 Countries | Ratios | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
South Africa
|
14.10 | 2019 | +0.0 % | -0.1 % | View data |
| 2 |
#2
Colombia
|
9.90 | 2019 | +0.0 % | -0.2 % | View data |
| 3 |
#3
Indonesia
|
9.80 | 2019 | +0.0 % | -0.4 % | View data |
| 4 |
#4
Japan
|
9.50 | 2019 | +1.1 % | +0.0 % | View data |
| 5 |
#5
Greece
|
9.40 | 2019 | +0.0 % | +0.0 % | View data |