Mexico vs South Africa: Preterm birth

Mexico
138,155
in 2020
South Africa
154,850
in 2020
Mexico rank
15th
South Africa rank
13th

Preterm birth over time

  • Mexico
  • South Africa
050.0k100.0k150.0k201020152020

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 154,850 against 138,155 in Mexico, a difference of 16,695.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Mexico's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Mexico ahead.

Mexico ranks 15th and South Africa ranks 13th of 102 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Mexico South Africa Difference Ahead
2010s 151,618 153,448 1,830 South Africa
2020s 138,155 154,850 16,695 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher preterm birth, Mexico or South Africa?
South Africa, at 154,850 against 138,155 in Mexico as of 2020.
What is the difference in preterm birth between Mexico and South Africa?
16,695, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and South Africa?
11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
How do Mexico and South Africa rank globally for preterm birth?
Mexico ranks 15th and South Africa ranks 13th 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