South Korea vs Sri Lanka: Preterm birth
South Korea
24,605
in 2020
Sri Lanka
24,148
in 2020
South Korea rank
43rd
Sri Lanka rank
45th
Preterm birth over time
- South Korea
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
South Korea currently reports 24,605 against 24,148 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 457.
Across all 11 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 43rd and Sri Lanka ranks 45th of 102 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 28,838 | 26,754 | 2,084 | South Korea |
| 2020s | 24,605 | 24,148 | 457 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher preterm birth, South Korea or Sri Lanka?
- South Korea, at 24,605 against 24,148 in Sri Lanka as of 2020.
- What is the difference in preterm birth between South Korea and Sri Lanka?
- 457, with South Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and Sri Lanka?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
- How do South Korea and Sri Lanka rank globally for preterm birth?
- South Korea ranks 43rd and Sri Lanka ranks 45th 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.