Germany vs Romania: Preterm birth rate

Germany
8.36
in 2020
Romania
8.45
in 2020
Germany rank
38th
Romania rank
35th

Preterm birth rate over time

  • Germany
  • Romania
02468201020152020

How they compare

Romania currently reports 8.45 against 8.36 in Germany, a difference of 0.09.

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

Germany ranks 38th and Romania ranks 35th of 102 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 1 and Romania in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Germany Romania Difference Ahead
2010s 8.58 8.51 0.0651 Germany
2020s 8.36 8.45 0.0916 Romania

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher preterm birth rate, Germany or Romania?
Romania, at 8.45 against 8.36 in Germany as of 2020.
What is the difference in preterm birth rate between Germany and Romania?
0.09, with Romania ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and Romania?
11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
How do Germany and Romania rank globally for preterm birth rate?
Germany ranks 38th and Romania ranks 35th 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