South Africa vs Viet Nam: Preterm birth

South Africa
154,850
in 2020
Viet Nam
127,855
in 2020
South Africa rank
13th
Viet Nam rank
16th

Preterm birth over time

  • South Africa
  • Viet Nam
050.0k100.0k150.0k201020152020

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 154,850 against 127,855 in Viet Nam, a difference of 26,995.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Viet Nam's.

Across all 11 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.

South Africa ranks 13th and Viet Nam ranks 16th 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 Viet Nam Difference Ahead
2010s 153,448 130,843 22,605 South Africa
2020s 154,850 127,855 26,995 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher preterm birth, South Africa or Viet Nam?
South Africa, at 154,850 against 127,855 in Viet Nam as of 2020.
What is the difference in preterm birth between South Africa and Viet Nam?
26,995, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Viet Nam?
11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
How do South Africa and Viet Nam rank globally for preterm birth?
South Africa ranks 13th and Viet Nam 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.

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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