Mexico vs Spain: Preterm birth rate

Mexico
7.04
in 2020
Spain
7.09
in 2020
Mexico rank
70th
Spain rank
69th

Preterm birth rate over time

  • Mexico
  • Spain
02468201020152020

How they compare

Spain currently reports 7.09 against 7.04 in Mexico, a difference of 0.05.

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

Mexico ranks 70th and Spain ranks 69th of 102 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Mexico Spain Difference Ahead
2010s 7 7.52 0.5215 Spain
2020s 7.04 7.09 0.0426 Spain

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher preterm birth rate, Mexico or Spain?
Spain, at 7.09 against 7.04 in Mexico as of 2020.
What is the difference in preterm birth rate between Mexico and Spain?
0.05, with Spain ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and Spain?
11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
How do Mexico and Spain rank globally for preterm birth rate?
Mexico ranks 70th and Spain ranks 69th 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