South Africa vs UN_Northern_America: Preterm birth
South Africa
154,850
in 2020
UN_Northern_America
395,609
in 2020
South Africa rank
13th
UN_Northern_America rank
16th
Preterm birth over time
- South Africa
- UN_Northern_America
How they compare
UN_Northern_America currently reports 395,609 against 154,850 in South Africa, a difference of 240,759.
That makes UN_Northern_America's figure about 2.6 times South Africa's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, UN_Northern_America has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 13th and UN_Northern_America ranks 16th of 102 countries.
UN_Northern_America has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | UN_Northern_America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 153,448 | 416,284 | 262,836 | UN_Northern_America |
| 2020s | 154,850 | 395,609 | 240,759 | UN_Northern_America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher preterm birth, South Africa or UN_Northern_America?
- UN_Northern_America, at 395,609 against 154,850 in South Africa as of 2020.
- What is the difference in preterm birth between South Africa and UN_Northern_America?
- 240,759, with UN_Northern_America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and UN_Northern_America?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
- How do South Africa and UN_Northern_America rank globally for preterm birth?
- South Africa ranks 13th and UN_Northern_America ranks 16th 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.