Changes in Average Weight of Newborns in Japan 1955-2012
The figure below shows the changes in the average weight of newborn babies from 1955 to 2012. These days, doctors recommend pregnant women not to gain weight much. This advice makes baby weight lighter. It is commonly said "have a small baby and raise him/her to grow big."
Table : Changes in the Average Weight of Newborns in Japan 1955-2012
| year | male | male | female | female |
| kg | pound | kg | pound | |
| 1955 | 3.15 | 6.9 | 3.06 | 6.7 |
| 1960 | 3.14 | 6.9 | 3.06 | 6.7 |
| 1970 | 3.22 | 7.1 | 3.13 | 6.9 |
| 1975 | 3.24 | 7.1 | 3.15 | 6.9 |
| 1980 | 3.23 | 7.1 | 3.14 | 6.9 |
| 1985 | 3.20 | 7.1 | 3.12 | 6.9 |
| 1990 | 3.16 | 7.0 | 3.08 | 6.8 |
| 1995 | 3.11 | 6.9 | 3.03 | 6.7 |
| 2000 | 3.07 | 6.7 | 2.99 | 6.6 |
| 2005 | 3.05 | 6.7 | 2.96 | 6.5 |
| 2010 | 3.04 | 6.7 | 2.96 | 6.5 |
| 2012 | 3.04 | 6.7 | 2.96 | 6.5 |
Source is Statistics Bureau.
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