Australia vs Ghana: Preterm birth rate

Australia
8.19
in 2020
Ghana
8
in 2020
Australia rank
42nd
Ghana rank
45th

Preterm birth rate over time

  • Australia
  • Ghana
02468201020152020

How they compare

Australia currently reports 8.19 against 8 in Ghana, a difference of 0.19.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Ghana ahead.

Australia ranks 42nd and Ghana ranks 45th of 102 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Australia Ghana Difference Ahead
2010s 8.03 8 0.0282 Australia
2020s 8.19 8 0.1894 Australia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher preterm birth rate, Australia or Ghana?
Australia, at 8.19 against 8 in Ghana as of 2020.
What is the difference in preterm birth rate between Australia and Ghana?
0.19, with Australia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and Ghana?
11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
How do Australia and Ghana rank globally for preterm birth rate?
Australia ranks 42nd and Ghana ranks 45th of 102 countries.
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.

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About this data

Indicator
Preterm birth rate (per 100 live births)
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