Europe (WHO region) vs Guatemala: Preterm birth rate

Europe (WHO region)
7.57
in 2020
Guatemala
10.48
in 2020
Europe (WHO region) rank
15th
Guatemala rank
17th

Preterm birth rate over time

  • Europe (WHO region)
  • Guatemala
02.557.510201020152020

How they compare

Guatemala currently reports 10.48 against 7.57 in Europe (WHO region), a difference of 2.91.

That makes Guatemala's figure about 1.4 times Europe (WHO region)'s.

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

Europe (WHO region) ranks 15th and Guatemala ranks 17th of 17 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Europe (WHO region) Guatemala Difference Ahead
2010s 7.53 10.49 2.96 Guatemala
2020s 7.57 10.48 2.91 Guatemala

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher preterm birth rate, Europe (WHO region) or Guatemala?
Guatemala, at 10.48 against 7.57 in Europe (WHO region) as of 2020.
What is the difference in preterm birth rate between Europe (WHO region) and Guatemala?
2.91, with Guatemala ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Europe (WHO region) and Guatemala?
11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
How do Europe (WHO region) and Guatemala rank globally for preterm birth rate?
Europe (WHO region) ranks 15th and Guatemala ranks 17th 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.

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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