United States of America vs Western Pacific (WHO region): Preterm birth
United States of America
366,225
in 2020
Western Pacific (WHO region)
1.28 million
in 2020
United States of America rank
8th
Western Pacific (WHO region) rank
10th
Preterm birth over time
- United States of America
- Western Pacific (WHO region)
How they compare
Western Pacific (WHO region) currently reports 1.28 million against 366,225 in United States of America, a difference of 911,505.
That makes Western Pacific (WHO region)'s figure about 3.5 times United States of America's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Western Pacific (WHO region) has been ahead every year.
United States of America ranks 8th 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 | United States of America | Western Pacific (WHO region) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 387,054 | 1.62 million | 1.23 million | Western Pacific (WHO region) |
| 2020s | 366,225 | 1.28 million | 911,505 | Western Pacific (WHO region) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher preterm birth, United States of America or Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- Western Pacific (WHO region), at 1.28 million against 366,225 in United States of America as of 2020.
- What is the difference in preterm birth between United States of America and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 911,505, with Western Pacific (WHO region) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United States of America and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
- How do United States of America and Western Pacific (WHO region) rank globally for preterm birth?
- United States of America ranks 8th 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.