Botswana vs Upper-middle income (World Bank): Preterm birth rate
Botswana
10.78
in 2020
Upper-middle income (World Bank)
7.69
in 2020
Botswana rank
16th
Upper-middle income (World Bank) rank
14th
Preterm birth rate over time
- Botswana
- Upper-middle income (World Bank)
How they compare
Botswana currently reports 10.78 against 7.69 in Upper-middle income (World Bank), a difference of 3.09.
That makes Botswana's figure about 1.4 times Upper-middle income (World Bank)'s.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Botswana has been ahead every year.
Botswana ranks 16th and Upper-middle income (World Bank) ranks 14th of 102 countries.
Botswana has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | Upper-middle income (World Bank) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10.8 | 7.44 | 3.36 | Botswana |
| 2020s | 10.78 | 7.69 | 3.09 | Botswana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher preterm birth rate, Botswana or Upper-middle income (World Bank)?
- Botswana, at 10.78 against 7.69 in Upper-middle income (World Bank) as of 2020.
- What is the difference in preterm birth rate between Botswana and Upper-middle income (World Bank)?
- 3.09, with Botswana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Upper-middle income (World Bank)?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
- How do Botswana and Upper-middle income (World Bank) rank globally for preterm birth rate?
- Botswana ranks 16th and Upper-middle income (World Bank) ranks 14th 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.