Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) vs India: Preterm birth rate
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
10.85
in 2020
India
13.04
in 2020
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) rank
3rd
India rank
5th
Preterm birth rate over time
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
- India
How they compare
India currently reports 13.04 against 10.85 in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region), a difference of 2.19.
That makes India's figure about 1.2 times Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)'s.
Across all 11 years both countries report, India has been ahead every year.
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 3rd and India ranks 5th of 17 groups.
India has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) | India | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10.71 | 13.1 | 2.39 | India |
| 2020s | 10.85 | 13.04 | 2.18 | India |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher preterm birth rate, Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) or India?
- India, at 13.04 against 10.85 in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) as of 2020.
- What is the difference in preterm birth rate between Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and India?
- 2.19, with India ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and India?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
- How do Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and India rank globally for preterm birth rate?
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 3rd and India ranks 5th of 17 groups.
- 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.