Africa (WHO region) vs South Africa: Preterm birth rate
Africa (WHO region)
10.07
in 2020
South Africa
12.96
in 2020
Africa (WHO region) rank
6th
South Africa rank
6th
Preterm birth rate over time
- Africa (WHO region)
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 12.96 against 10.07 in Africa (WHO region), a difference of 2.89.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times Africa (WHO region)'s.
Across all 11 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Africa (WHO region) ranks 6th and South Africa ranks 6th of 17 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa (WHO region) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10.04 | 12.94 | 2.9 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 10.07 | 12.96 | 2.9 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher preterm birth rate, Africa (WHO region) or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 12.96 against 10.07 in Africa (WHO region) as of 2020.
- What is the difference in preterm birth rate between Africa (WHO region) and South Africa?
- 2.89, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO region) and South Africa?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
- How do Africa (WHO region) and South Africa rank globally for preterm birth rate?
- Africa (WHO region) ranks 6th and South Africa ranks 6th of 17 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Preterm birth rate (per 100 live births). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.