Denmark vs Uruguay: Preterm birth

Denmark
3,671
in 2020
Uruguay
3,297
in 2020
Denmark rank
79th
Uruguay rank
82nd

Preterm birth over time

  • Denmark
  • Uruguay
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How they compare

Denmark currently reports 3,671 against 3,297 in Uruguay, a difference of 374.

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

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

Denmark ranks 79th and Uruguay ranks 82nd of 102 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 1 and Uruguay in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Uruguay Difference Ahead
2010s 3,696 4,171 474.6 Uruguay
2020s 3,671 3,297 374 Denmark

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher preterm birth, Denmark or Uruguay?
Denmark, at 3,671 against 3,297 in Uruguay as of 2020.
What is the difference in preterm birth between Denmark and Uruguay?
374, with Denmark ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Uruguay?
11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
How do Denmark and Uruguay rank globally for preterm birth?
Denmark ranks 79th and Uruguay ranks 82nd 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