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
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.