Denmark vs Russia: Preterm birth rate

Denmark
5.98
in 2020
Russia
6
in 2020
Denmark rank
89th
Russia rank
88th

Preterm birth rate over time

  • Denmark
  • Russia
0246201020152020

How they compare

Russia currently reports 6 against 5.98 in Denmark, a difference of 0.02.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Denmark ahead.

Denmark ranks 89th and Russia ranks 88th of 102 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 1 and Russia in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark Russia Difference Ahead
2010s 6.25 5.85 0.4052 Denmark
2020s 5.98 6 0.0163 Russia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher preterm birth rate, Denmark or Russia?
Russia, at 6 against 5.98 in Denmark as of 2020.
What is the difference in preterm birth rate between Denmark and Russia?
0.02, with Russia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and Russia?
11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
How do Denmark and Russia rank globally for preterm birth rate?
Denmark ranks 89th and Russia ranks 88th 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