Turkey vs UN_Europe: Preterm birth

Turkey
139,278
in 2020
UN_Europe
493,703
in 2020
Turkey rank
14th
UN_Europe rank
15th

Preterm birth over time

  • Turkey
  • UN_Europe
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How they compare

UN_Europe currently reports 493,703 against 139,278 in Turkey, a difference of 354,425.

That makes UN_Europe's figure about 3.5 times Turkey's.

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

Turkey ranks 14th and UN_Europe ranks 15th of 102 countries.

UN_Europe has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Turkey UN_Europe Difference Ahead
2010s 150,199 554,774 404,575 UN_Europe
2020s 139,278 493,703 354,425 UN_Europe

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher preterm birth, Turkey or UN_Europe?
UN_Europe, at 493,703 against 139,278 in Turkey as of 2020.
What is the difference in preterm birth between Turkey and UN_Europe?
354,425, with UN_Europe ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Turkey and UN_Europe?
11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
How do Turkey and UN_Europe rank globally for preterm birth?
Turkey ranks 14th and UN_Europe ranks 15th 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