Brazil vs Europe (WHO region): Preterm birth rate
Brazil
11.15
in 2020
Europe (WHO region)
7.57
in 2020
Brazil rank
14th
Europe (WHO region) rank
15th
Preterm birth rate over time
- Brazil
- Europe (WHO region)
How they compare
Brazil currently reports 11.15 against 7.57 in Europe (WHO region), a difference of 3.58.
That makes Brazil's figure about 1.5 times Europe (WHO region)'s.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Brazil has been ahead every year.
Brazil ranks 14th and Europe (WHO region) ranks 15th of 102 countries.
Brazil has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Brazil | Europe (WHO region) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11.59 | 7.53 | 4.06 | Brazil |
| 2020s | 11.15 | 7.57 | 3.57 | Brazil |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher preterm birth rate, Brazil or Europe (WHO region)?
- Brazil, at 11.15 against 7.57 in Europe (WHO region) as of 2020.
- What is the difference in preterm birth rate between Brazil and Europe (WHO region)?
- 3.58, with Brazil ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Europe (WHO region)?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
- How do Brazil and Europe (WHO region) rank globally for preterm birth rate?
- Brazil ranks 14th 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.