Estonia vs Latvia: Preterm birth rate

Estonia
5.81
in 2020
Latvia
5.58
in 2020
Estonia rank
92nd
Latvia rank
94th

Preterm birth rate over time

  • Estonia
  • Latvia
0246201020152020

How they compare

Estonia currently reports 5.81 against 5.58 in Latvia, a difference of 0.23.

Across all 11 years both countries report, Estonia has been ahead every year.

Estonia ranks 92nd and Latvia ranks 94th of 102 countries.

Estonia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Estonia Latvia Difference Ahead
2010s 5.93 5.73 0.199 Estonia
2020s 5.81 5.58 0.2241 Estonia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher preterm birth rate, Estonia or Latvia?
Estonia, at 5.81 against 5.58 in Latvia as of 2020.
What is the difference in preterm birth rate between Estonia and Latvia?
0.23, with Estonia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Estonia and Latvia?
11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
How do Estonia and Latvia rank globally for preterm birth rate?
Estonia ranks 92nd and Latvia ranks 94th 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