South Africa vs Türkiye: Preterm birth
South Africa
154,850
in 2020
Türkiye
139,278
in 2020
South Africa rank
13th
Türkiye rank
14th
Preterm birth over time
- South Africa
- Türkiye
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 154,850 against 139,278 in Türkiye, a difference of 15,572.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Türkiye's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2010 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 13th and Türkiye ranks 14th of 102 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Türkiye | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 153,448 | 150,199 | 3,249 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 154,850 | 139,278 | 15,572 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher preterm birth, South Africa or Türkiye?
- South Africa, at 154,850 against 139,278 in Türkiye as of 2020.
- What is the difference in preterm birth between South Africa and Türkiye?
- 15,572, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Türkiye?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
- How do South Africa and Türkiye rank globally for preterm birth?
- South Africa ranks 13th and Türkiye ranks 14th 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.