Americas (WHO region) vs South Africa: Preterm birth
Americas (WHO region)
1.27 million
in 2020
South Africa
154,850
in 2020
Americas (WHO region) rank
11th
South Africa rank
13th
Preterm birth over time
- Americas (WHO region)
- South Africa
How they compare
Americas (WHO region) currently reports 1.27 million against 154,850 in South Africa, a difference of 1.11 million.
That makes Americas (WHO region)'s figure about 8.2 times South Africa's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Americas (WHO region) has been ahead every year.
Americas (WHO region) ranks 11th and South Africa ranks 13th of 17 groups.
Americas (WHO region) has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Americas (WHO region) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.35 million | 153,448 | 1.19 million | Americas (WHO region) |
| 2020s | 1.27 million | 154,850 | 1.11 million | Americas (WHO region) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher preterm birth, Americas (WHO region) or South Africa?
- Americas (WHO region), at 1.27 million against 154,850 in South Africa as of 2020.
- What is the difference in preterm birth between Americas (WHO region) and South Africa?
- 1.11 million, with Americas (WHO region) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Americas (WHO region) and South Africa?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
- How do Americas (WHO region) and South Africa rank globally for preterm birth?
- Americas (WHO region) ranks 11th and South Africa ranks 13th 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.