South Africa vs Western Pacific (WHO region): Preterm birth
South Africa
154,850
in 2020
Western Pacific (WHO region)
1.28 million
in 2020
South Africa rank
13th
Western Pacific (WHO region) rank
10th
Preterm birth over time
- South Africa
- Western Pacific (WHO region)
How they compare
Western Pacific (WHO region) currently reports 1.28 million against 154,850 in South Africa, a difference of 1.12 million.
That makes Western Pacific (WHO region)'s figure about 8.3 times South Africa's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Western Pacific (WHO region) has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 13th and Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 10th of 102 countries.
Western Pacific (WHO region) has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Western Pacific (WHO region) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 153,448 | 1.62 million | 1.46 million | Western Pacific (WHO region) |
| 2020s | 154,850 | 1.28 million | 1.12 million | Western Pacific (WHO region) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher preterm birth, South Africa or Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- Western Pacific (WHO region), at 1.28 million against 154,850 in South Africa as of 2020.
- What is the difference in preterm birth between South Africa and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 1.12 million, with Western Pacific (WHO region) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
- How do South Africa and Western Pacific (WHO region) rank globally for preterm birth?
- South Africa ranks 13th and Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 10th 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.