China vs World: Preterm birth

China
752,855
in 2020
World
13.38 million
in 2020
China rank
4th
World rank
1st

Preterm birth over time

  • China
  • World
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How they compare

World currently reports 13.38 million against 752,855 in China, a difference of 12.62 million.

That makes World's figure about 17.8 times China's.

Across all 11 years both countries report, World has been ahead every year.

China ranks 4th and World ranks 1st of 102 countries.

World has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade China World Difference Ahead
2010s 1.08 million 13.83 million 12.76 million World
2020s 752,855 13.38 million 12.62 million World

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher preterm birth, China or World?
World, at 13.38 million against 752,855 in China as of 2020.
What is the difference in preterm birth between China and World?
12.62 million, with World ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and World?
11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
How do China and World rank globally for preterm birth?
China ranks 4th and World ranks 1st 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