Botswana vs Western Pacific (WHO region): Preterm birth rate
Botswana
10.78
in 2020
Western Pacific (WHO region)
6.68
in 2020
Botswana rank
16th
Western Pacific (WHO region) rank
17th
Preterm birth rate over time
- Botswana
- Western Pacific (WHO region)
How they compare
Botswana currently reports 10.78 against 6.68 in Western Pacific (WHO region), a difference of 4.1.
That makes Botswana's figure about 1.6 times Western Pacific (WHO region)'s.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Botswana has been ahead every year.
Botswana ranks 16th and Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 17th of 102 countries.
Botswana has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | Western Pacific (WHO region) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10.8 | 6.53 | 4.27 | Botswana |
| 2020s | 10.78 | 6.68 | 4.1 | Botswana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher preterm birth rate, Botswana or Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- Botswana, at 10.78 against 6.68 in Western Pacific (WHO region) as of 2020.
- What is the difference in preterm birth rate between Botswana and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 4.1, with Botswana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
- How do Botswana and Western Pacific (WHO region) rank globally for preterm birth rate?
- Botswana ranks 16th and Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 17th 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.