Australia vs Sri Lanka: Preterm birth

Australia
24,274
in 2020
Sri Lanka
24,148
in 2020
Australia rank
44th
Sri Lanka rank
45th

Preterm birth over time

  • Australia
  • Sri Lanka
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How they compare

Australia currently reports 24,274 against 24,148 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 126.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Sri Lanka ahead.

Australia ranks 44th and Sri Lanka ranks 45th of 102 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Australia averaged higher in 1 and Sri Lanka in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Australia Sri Lanka Difference Ahead
2010s 24,605 26,754 2,149 Sri Lanka
2020s 24,274 24,148 126 Australia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher preterm birth, Australia or Sri Lanka?
Australia, at 24,274 against 24,148 in Sri Lanka as of 2020.
What is the difference in preterm birth between Australia and Sri Lanka?
126, with Australia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Sri Lanka?
11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
How do Australia and Sri Lanka rank globally for preterm birth?
Australia ranks 44th and Sri Lanka ranks 45th of 102 countries.
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.

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About this data

Indicator
Preterm birth (number)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
120 places, 1,320 data points, 2010–2020
Last refreshed