Botswana vs Europe (WHO region): Preterm birth rate
Botswana
10.78
in 2020
Europe (WHO region)
7.57
in 2020
Botswana rank
16th
Europe (WHO region) rank
15th
Preterm birth rate over time
- Botswana
- Europe (WHO region)
How they compare
Botswana currently reports 10.78 against 7.57 in Europe (WHO region), a difference of 3.21.
That makes Botswana's figure about 1.4 times Europe (WHO region)'s.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Botswana has been ahead every year.
Botswana ranks 16th and Europe (WHO region) ranks 15th of 102 countries.
Botswana has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | Europe (WHO region) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10.8 | 7.53 | 3.27 | Botswana |
| 2020s | 10.78 | 7.57 | 3.21 | Botswana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher preterm birth rate, Botswana or Europe (WHO region)?
- Botswana, at 10.78 against 7.57 in Europe (WHO region) as of 2020.
- What is the difference in preterm birth rate between Botswana and Europe (WHO region)?
- 3.21, with Botswana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Europe (WHO region)?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
- How do Botswana and Europe (WHO region) rank globally for preterm birth rate?
- Botswana ranks 16th and Europe (WHO region) ranks 15th 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.