Philippines vs South Africa: Preterm birth
Philippines
190,462
in 2020
South Africa
154,850
in 2020
Philippines rank
10th
South Africa rank
13th
Preterm birth over time
- Philippines
- South Africa
How they compare
Philippines currently reports 190,462 against 154,850 in South Africa, a difference of 35,612.
That makes Philippines's figure about 1.2 times South Africa's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Philippines has been ahead every year.
Philippines ranks 10th and South Africa ranks 13th of 102 countries.
Philippines has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Philippines | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 185,807 | 153,448 | 32,359 | Philippines |
| 2020s | 190,462 | 154,850 | 35,612 | Philippines |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher preterm birth, Philippines or South Africa?
- Philippines, at 190,462 against 154,850 in South Africa as of 2020.
- What is the difference in preterm birth between Philippines and South Africa?
- 35,612, with Philippines ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and South Africa?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
- How do Philippines and South Africa rank globally for preterm birth?
- Philippines ranks 10th 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.