France vs United Kingdom: Preterm birth

France
48,777
in 2020
United Kingdom
54,604
in 2020
France rank
31st
United Kingdom rank
28th

Preterm birth over time

  • France
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

United Kingdom currently reports 54,604 against 48,777 in France, a difference of 5,827.

That makes United Kingdom's figure about 1.1 times France's.

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

France ranks 31st and United Kingdom ranks 28th of 102 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade France United Kingdom Difference Ahead
2010s 54,794 58,597 3,802 United Kingdom
2020s 48,777 54,604 5,827 United Kingdom

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher preterm birth, France or United Kingdom?
United Kingdom, at 54,604 against 48,777 in France as of 2020.
What is the difference in preterm birth between France and United Kingdom?
5,827, with United Kingdom ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and United Kingdom?
11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
How do France and United Kingdom rank globally for preterm birth?
France ranks 31st and United Kingdom ranks 28th 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