Belgium vs Germany: Preterm birth rate

Belgium
8.21
in 2020
Germany
8.36
in 2020
Belgium rank
41st
Germany rank
38th

Preterm birth rate over time

  • Belgium
  • Germany
02468201020152020

How they compare

Germany currently reports 8.36 against 8.21 in Belgium, a difference of 0.15.

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

Belgium ranks 41st and Germany ranks 38th of 102 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Belgium Germany Difference Ahead
2010s 8.12 8.58 0.4618 Germany
2020s 8.21 8.36 0.1451 Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher preterm birth rate, Belgium or Germany?
Germany, at 8.36 against 8.21 in Belgium as of 2020.
What is the difference in preterm birth rate between Belgium and Germany?
0.15, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and Germany?
11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
How do Belgium and Germany rank globally for preterm birth rate?
Belgium ranks 41st and Germany ranks 38th 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