Africa (WHO region) vs Nigeria: Preterm birth
Africa (WHO region)
3.90 million
in 2020
Nigeria
774,061
in 2020
Africa (WHO region) rank
6th
Nigeria rank
3rd
Preterm birth over time
- Africa (WHO region)
- Nigeria
How they compare
Africa (WHO region) currently reports 3.90 million against 774,061 in Nigeria, a difference of 3.12 million.
That makes Africa (WHO region)'s figure about 5.0 times Nigeria's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Africa (WHO region) has been ahead every year.
Africa (WHO region) ranks 6th and Nigeria ranks 3rd 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) | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.58 million | 718,848 | 2.86 million | Africa (WHO region) |
| 2020s | 3.90 million | 774,061 | 3.12 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 Nigeria?
- Africa (WHO region), at 3.90 million against 774,061 in Nigeria as of 2020.
- What is the difference in preterm birth between Africa (WHO region) and Nigeria?
- 3.12 million, with Africa (WHO region) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO region) and Nigeria?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
- How do Africa (WHO region) and Nigeria rank globally for preterm birth?
- Africa (WHO region) ranks 6th and Nigeria ranks 3rd 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.