Portugal vs Sweden: Preterm birth

Portugal
6,430
in 2020
Sweden
6,072
in 2020
Portugal rank
68th
Sweden rank
70th

Preterm birth over time

  • Portugal
  • Sweden
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How they compare

Portugal currently reports 6,430 against 6,072 in Sweden, a difference of 358.

That makes Portugal's figure about 1.1 times Sweden's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Portugal ahead.

Portugal ranks 68th and Sweden ranks 70th of 102 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Portugal Sweden Difference Ahead
2010s 6,867 6,408 458.7 Portugal
2020s 6,430 6,072 358 Portugal

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher preterm birth, Portugal or Sweden?
Portugal, at 6,430 against 6,072 in Sweden as of 2020.
What is the difference in preterm birth between Portugal and Sweden?
358, with Portugal ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Portugal and Sweden?
11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
How do Portugal and Sweden rank globally for preterm birth?
Portugal ranks 68th and Sweden ranks 70th 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