Americas (WHO region) vs United States of America: Preterm birth
Americas (WHO region)
1.27 million
in 2020
United States of America
366,225
in 2020
Americas (WHO region) rank
11th
United States of America rank
8th
Preterm birth over time
- Americas (WHO region)
- United States of America
How they compare
Americas (WHO region) currently reports 1.27 million against 366,225 in United States of America, a difference of 899,285.
That makes Americas (WHO region)'s figure about 3.5 times United States of America's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Americas (WHO region) has been ahead every year.
Americas (WHO region) ranks 11th and United States of America ranks 8th 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) | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.35 million | 387,054 | 960,753 | Americas (WHO region) |
| 2020s | 1.27 million | 366,225 | 899,285 | Americas (WHO region) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher preterm birth, Americas (WHO region) or United States of America?
- Americas (WHO region), at 1.27 million against 366,225 in United States of America as of 2020.
- What is the difference in preterm birth between Americas (WHO region) and United States of America?
- 899,285, with Americas (WHO region) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Americas (WHO region) and United States of America?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
- How do Americas (WHO region) and United States of America rank globally for preterm birth?
- Americas (WHO region) ranks 11th and United States of America ranks 8th 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.