Republic of Moldova vs Sweden: Preterm birth rate

Republic of Moldova
4.96
in 2020
Sweden
5.4
in 2020
Republic of Moldova rank
101st
Sweden rank
100th

Preterm birth rate over time

  • Republic of Moldova
  • Sweden
0246201020152020

How they compare

Sweden currently reports 5.4 against 4.96 in Republic of Moldova, a difference of 0.44.

That makes Sweden's figure about 1.1 times Republic of Moldova's.

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

Republic of Moldova ranks 101st and Sweden ranks 100th of 102 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Republic of Moldova Sweden Difference Ahead
2010s 4.95 5.61 0.6647 Sweden
2020s 4.96 5.4 0.4466 Sweden

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher preterm birth rate, Republic of Moldova or Sweden?
Sweden, at 5.4 against 4.96 in Republic of Moldova as of 2020.
What is the difference in preterm birth rate between Republic of Moldova and Sweden?
0.44, with Sweden ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Moldova and Sweden?
11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
How do Republic of Moldova and Sweden rank globally for preterm birth rate?
Republic of Moldova ranks 101st and Sweden ranks 100th 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