Africa (WHO region) vs Brazil: Preterm birth
Africa (WHO region)
3.90 million
in 2020
Brazil
310,651
in 2020
Africa (WHO region) rank
6th
Brazil rank
9th
Preterm birth over time
- Africa (WHO region)
- Brazil
How they compare
Africa (WHO region) currently reports 3.90 million against 310,651 in Brazil, a difference of 3.59 million.
That makes Africa (WHO region)'s figure about 12.6 times Brazil's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Africa (WHO region) has been ahead every year.
Africa (WHO region) ranks 6th and Brazil ranks 9th of 17 groups.
Africa (WHO region) has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa (WHO region) | Brazil | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.58 million | 345,150 | 3.23 million | Africa (WHO region) |
| 2020s | 3.90 million | 310,651 | 3.59 million | Africa (WHO region) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher preterm birth, Africa (WHO region) or Brazil?
- Africa (WHO region), at 3.90 million against 310,651 in Brazil as of 2020.
- What is the difference in preterm birth between Africa (WHO region) and Brazil?
- 3.59 million, with Africa (WHO region) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO region) and Brazil?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
- How do Africa (WHO region) and Brazil rank globally for preterm birth?
- Africa (WHO region) ranks 6th and Brazil ranks 9th of 17 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Preterm birth (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.