China vs South-East Asia (WHO region): Preterm birth
China
752,855
in 2020
South-East Asia (WHO region)
4.07 million
in 2020
China rank
4th
South-East Asia (WHO region) rank
5th
Preterm birth over time
- China
- South-East Asia (WHO region)
How they compare
South-East Asia (WHO region) currently reports 4.07 million against 752,855 in China, a difference of 3.31 million.
That makes South-East Asia (WHO region)'s figure about 5.4 times China's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, South-East Asia (WHO region) has been ahead every year.
China ranks 4th and South-East Asia (WHO region) ranks 5th of 102 countries.
South-East Asia (WHO region) has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | South-East Asia (WHO region) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.08 million | 4.38 million | 3.30 million | South-East Asia (WHO region) |
| 2020s | 752,855 | 4.07 million | 3.31 million | South-East Asia (WHO region) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher preterm birth, China or South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- South-East Asia (WHO region), at 4.07 million against 752,855 in China as of 2020.
- What is the difference in preterm birth between China and South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- 3.31 million, with South-East Asia (WHO region) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
- How do China and South-East Asia (WHO region) rank globally for preterm birth?
- China ranks 4th and South-East Asia (WHO region) ranks 5th 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.