Denmark vs Ireland: Preterm birth

Denmark
3,671
in 2020
Ireland
4,186
in 2020
Denmark rank
79th
Ireland rank
77th

Preterm birth over time

  • Denmark
  • Ireland
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How they compare

Ireland currently reports 4,186 against 3,671 in Denmark, a difference of 515.

That makes Ireland's figure about 1.1 times Denmark's.

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

Denmark ranks 79th and Ireland ranks 77th of 102 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Ireland Difference Ahead
2010s 3,696 4,340 643.6 Ireland
2020s 3,671 4,186 515 Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher preterm birth, Denmark or Ireland?
Ireland, at 4,186 against 3,671 in Denmark as of 2020.
What is the difference in preterm birth between Denmark and Ireland?
515, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Ireland?
11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
How do Denmark and Ireland rank globally for preterm birth?
Denmark ranks 79th and Ireland ranks 77th 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