Guatemala vs Peru: Preterm birth

Guatemala
39,711
in 2020
Peru
39,651
in 2020
Guatemala rank
34th
Peru rank
35th

Preterm birth over time

  • Guatemala
  • Peru
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How they compare

Guatemala currently reports 39,711 against 39,651 in Peru, a difference of 60.

Across all 11 years both countries report, Guatemala has been ahead every year.

Guatemala ranks 34th and Peru ranks 35th of 102 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Guatemala Peru Difference Ahead
2010s 42,673 39,355 3,318 Guatemala
2020s 39,711 39,651 60 Guatemala

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher preterm birth, Guatemala or Peru?
Guatemala, at 39,711 against 39,651 in Peru as of 2020.
What is the difference in preterm birth between Guatemala and Peru?
60, with Guatemala ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and Peru?
11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
How do Guatemala and Peru rank globally for preterm birth?
Guatemala ranks 34th and Peru ranks 35th 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