South Africa vs Uganda: Preterm birth

South Africa
154,850
in 2020
Uganda
164,620
in 2020
South Africa rank
13th
Uganda rank
12th

Preterm birth over time

  • South Africa
  • Uganda
050.0k100.0k150.0k201020152020

How they compare

Uganda currently reports 164,620 against 154,850 in South Africa, a difference of 9,770.

That makes Uganda's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2010 it was South Africa ahead.

South Africa ranks 13th and Uganda ranks 12th of 102 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Uganda in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade South Africa Uganda Difference Ahead
2010s 153,448 147,601 5,847 South Africa
2020s 154,850 164,620 9,770 Uganda

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher preterm birth, South Africa or Uganda?
Uganda, at 164,620 against 154,850 in South Africa as of 2020.
What is the difference in preterm birth between South Africa and Uganda?
9,770, with Uganda ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Uganda?
11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
How do South Africa and Uganda rank globally for preterm birth?
South Africa ranks 13th and Uganda ranks 12th 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