South Korea vs Spain: Preterm birth

South Korea
24,605
in 2020
Spain
24,945
in 2020
South Korea rank
43rd
Spain rank
42nd

Preterm birth over time

  • South Korea
  • Spain
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How they compare

Spain currently reports 24,945 against 24,605 in South Korea, a difference of 340.

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

South Korea ranks 43rd and Spain ranks 42nd of 102 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade South Korea Spain Difference Ahead
2010s 28,838 31,708 2,870 Spain
2020s 24,605 24,945 340 Spain

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher preterm birth, South Korea or Spain?
Spain, at 24,945 against 24,605 in South Korea as of 2020.
What is the difference in preterm birth between South Korea and Spain?
340, with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Spain?
11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
How do South Korea and Spain rank globally for preterm birth?
South Korea ranks 43rd and Spain ranks 42nd 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