Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) vs United States of America: Preterm birth
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
2.05 million
in 2020
United States of America
366,225
in 2020
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) rank
9th
United States of America rank
8th
Preterm birth over time
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
- United States of America
How they compare
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) currently reports 2.05 million against 366,225 in United States of America, a difference of 1.69 million.
That makes Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)'s figure about 5.6 times United States of America's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) has been ahead every year.
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 9th and United States of America ranks 8th of 17 groups.
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.03 million | 387,054 | 1.64 million | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) |
| 2020s | 2.05 million | 366,225 | 1.69 million | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher preterm birth, Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) or United States of America?
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region), at 2.05 million against 366,225 in United States of America as of 2020.
- What is the difference in preterm birth between Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and United States of America?
- 1.69 million, with Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and United States of America?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
- How do Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and United States of America rank globally for preterm birth?
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 9th and United States of America ranks 8th of 17 groups.
- 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.