Australia vs United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Preterm birth rate
Australia
8.19
in 2020
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
8.05
in 2020
Australia rank
42nd
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank
44th
Preterm birth rate over time
- Australia
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
How they compare
Australia currently reports 8.19 against 8.05 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a difference of 0.14.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Australia has been ahead every year.
Australia ranks 42nd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 44th of 102 countries.
Australia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Australia | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8.03 | 7.59 | 0.4401 | Australia |
| 2020s | 8.19 | 8.05 | 0.1417 | Australia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher preterm birth rate, Australia or United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Australia, at 8.19 against 8.05 in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as of 2020.
- What is the difference in preterm birth rate between Australia and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 0.14, with Australia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Australia and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
- How do Australia and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank globally for preterm birth rate?
- Australia ranks 42nd and United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 44th 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.