Ireland vs Mexico: Preterm birth rate

Ireland
7.01
in 2020
Mexico
7.04
in 2020
Ireland rank
72nd
Mexico rank
70th

Preterm birth rate over time

  • Ireland
  • Mexico
02468201020152020

How they compare

Mexico currently reports 7.04 against 7.01 in Ireland, a difference of 0.03.

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

Ireland ranks 72nd and Mexico ranks 70th of 102 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Ireland Mexico Difference Ahead
2010s 6.51 7 0.4873 Mexico
2020s 7.01 7.04 0.0297 Mexico

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher preterm birth rate, Ireland or Mexico?
Mexico, at 7.04 against 7.01 in Ireland as of 2020.
What is the difference in preterm birth rate between Ireland and Mexico?
0.03, with Mexico ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Mexico?
11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
How do Ireland and Mexico rank globally for preterm birth rate?
Ireland ranks 72nd and Mexico ranks 70th 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