Brazil vs Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region): Preterm birth
Brazil
310,651
in 2020
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
2.05 million
in 2020
Brazil rank
9th
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) rank
9th
Preterm birth over time
- Brazil
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
How they compare
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) currently reports 2.05 million against 310,651 in Brazil, a difference of 1.74 million.
That makes Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)'s figure about 6.6 times Brazil's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) has been ahead every year.
Brazil ranks 9th and Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 9th of 102 countries.
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Brazil | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 345,150 | 2.03 million | 1.69 million | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) |
| 2020s | 310,651 | 2.05 million | 1.74 million | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher preterm birth, Brazil or Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)?
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region), at 2.05 million against 310,651 in Brazil as of 2020.
- What is the difference in preterm birth between Brazil and Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)?
- 1.74 million, with Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
- How do Brazil and Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) rank globally for preterm birth?
- Brazil ranks 9th and Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 9th 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.