Europe (WHO region) vs South Africa: Preterm birth
Europe (WHO region)
788,364
in 2020
South Africa
154,850
in 2020
Europe (WHO region) rank
14th
South Africa rank
13th
Preterm birth over time
- Europe (WHO region)
- South Africa
How they compare
Europe (WHO region) currently reports 788,364 against 154,850 in South Africa, a difference of 633,514.
That makes Europe (WHO region)'s figure about 5.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Europe (WHO region) has been ahead every year.
Europe (WHO region) ranks 14th and South Africa ranks 13th of 17 groups.
Europe (WHO region) has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Europe (WHO region) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 853,290 | 153,448 | 699,842 | Europe (WHO region) |
| 2020s | 788,364 | 154,850 | 633,514 | Europe (WHO region) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher preterm birth, Europe (WHO region) or South Africa?
- Europe (WHO region), at 788,364 against 154,850 in South Africa as of 2020.
- What is the difference in preterm birth between Europe (WHO region) and South Africa?
- 633,514, with Europe (WHO region) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Europe (WHO region) and South Africa?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
- How do Europe (WHO region) and South Africa rank globally for preterm birth?
- Europe (WHO region) ranks 14th and South Africa ranks 13th 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.