Nigeria vs South-East Asia (WHO region): Preterm birth

Nigeria
774,061
in 2020
South-East Asia (WHO region)
4.07 million
in 2020
Nigeria rank
3rd
South-East Asia (WHO region) rank
5th

Preterm birth over time

  • Nigeria
  • South-East Asia (WHO region)
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How they compare

South-East Asia (WHO region) currently reports 4.07 million against 774,061 in Nigeria, a difference of 3.29 million.

That makes South-East Asia (WHO region)'s figure about 5.3 times Nigeria's.

Across all 11 years both countries report, South-East Asia (WHO region) has been ahead every year.

Nigeria ranks 3rd and South-East Asia (WHO region) ranks 5th of 102 countries.

South-East Asia (WHO region) has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Nigeria South-East Asia (WHO region) Difference Ahead
2010s 718,848 4.38 million 3.66 million South-East Asia (WHO region)
2020s 774,061 4.07 million 3.29 million South-East Asia (WHO region)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher preterm birth, Nigeria or South-East Asia (WHO region)?
South-East Asia (WHO region), at 4.07 million against 774,061 in Nigeria as of 2020.
What is the difference in preterm birth between Nigeria and South-East Asia (WHO region)?
3.29 million, with South-East Asia (WHO region) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and South-East Asia (WHO region)?
11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
How do Nigeria and South-East Asia (WHO region) rank globally for preterm birth?
Nigeria ranks 3rd and South-East Asia (WHO region) ranks 5th 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