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
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.