Benin vs Gabon: Preterm birth rate

Benin
6.92
in 2020
Gabon
6.85
in 2020
Benin rank
74th
Gabon rank
77th

Preterm birth rate over time

  • Benin
  • Gabon
0246201020152020

How they compare

Benin currently reports 6.92 against 6.85 in Gabon, a difference of 0.07.

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

Benin ranks 74th and Gabon ranks 77th of 102 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin Gabon Difference Ahead
2010s 6.89 6.82 0.066 Benin
2020s 6.92 6.85 0.0764 Benin

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher preterm birth rate, Benin or Gabon?
Benin, at 6.92 against 6.85 in Gabon as of 2020.
What is the difference in preterm birth rate between Benin and Gabon?
0.07, with Benin ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Gabon?
11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
How do Benin and Gabon rank globally for preterm birth rate?
Benin ranks 74th and Gabon ranks 77th 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