Low income (World Bank) vs South Africa: Preterm birth rate
Low income (World Bank)
10.36
in 2020
South Africa
12.96
in 2020
Low income (World Bank) rank
5th
South Africa rank
6th
Preterm birth rate over time
- Low income (World Bank)
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 12.96 against 10.36 in Low income (World Bank), a difference of 2.6.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times Low income (World Bank)'s.
Across all 11 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Low income (World Bank) ranks 5th and South Africa ranks 6th of 17 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Low income (World Bank) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10.3 | 12.94 | 2.64 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 10.36 | 12.96 | 2.6 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher preterm birth rate, Low income (World Bank) or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 12.96 against 10.36 in Low income (World Bank) as of 2020.
- What is the difference in preterm birth rate between Low income (World Bank) and South Africa?
- 2.6, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Low income (World Bank) and South Africa?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
- How do Low income (World Bank) and South Africa rank globally for preterm birth rate?
- Low income (World Bank) ranks 5th and South Africa ranks 6th 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.