Germany vs United Kingdom: Preterm birth

Germany
63,564
in 2020
United Kingdom
54,604
in 2020
Germany rank
26th
United Kingdom rank
28th

Preterm birth over time

  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 63,564 against 54,604 in United Kingdom, a difference of 8,960.

That makes Germany's figure about 1.2 times United Kingdom's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Germany ahead.

Germany ranks 26th and United Kingdom ranks 28th of 102 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany United Kingdom Difference Ahead
2010s 62,605 58,597 4,008 Germany
2020s 63,564 54,604 8,960 Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher preterm birth, Germany or United Kingdom?
Germany, at 63,564 against 54,604 in United Kingdom as of 2020.
What is the difference in preterm birth between Germany and United Kingdom?
8,960, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and United Kingdom?
11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
How do Germany and United Kingdom rank globally for preterm birth?
Germany ranks 26th 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