Ireland vs Slovak Republic: Preterm birth

Ireland
4,186
in 2020
Slovak Republic
3,428
in 2020
Ireland rank
77th
Slovak Republic rank
80th

Preterm birth over time

  • Ireland
  • Slovak Republic
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How they compare

Ireland currently reports 4,186 against 3,428 in Slovak Republic, a difference of 758.

That makes Ireland's figure about 1.2 times Slovak Republic's.

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

Ireland ranks 77th and Slovak Republic ranks 80th of 102 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Slovak Republic Difference Ahead
2010s 4,340 3,538 801.4 Ireland
2020s 4,186 3,428 758 Ireland

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher preterm birth, Ireland or Slovak Republic?
Ireland, at 4,186 against 3,428 in Slovak Republic as of 2020.
What is the difference in preterm birth between Ireland and Slovak Republic?
758, with Ireland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Slovak Republic?
11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
How do Ireland and Slovak Republic rank globally for preterm birth?
Ireland ranks 77th and Slovak Republic ranks 80th 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