Pakistan vs South Africa: Preterm birth rate
Pakistan
14.36
in 2020
South Africa
12.96
in 2020
Pakistan rank
3rd
South Africa rank
6th
Preterm birth rate over time
- Pakistan
- South Africa
How they compare
Pakistan currently reports 14.36 against 12.96 in South Africa, a difference of 1.4.
That makes Pakistan's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Pakistan has been ahead every year.
Pakistan ranks 3rd and South Africa ranks 6th of 102 countries.
Pakistan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Pakistan | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 14.31 | 12.94 | 1.37 | Pakistan |
| 2020s | 14.36 | 12.96 | 1.4 | Pakistan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher preterm birth rate, Pakistan or South Africa?
- Pakistan, at 14.36 against 12.96 in South Africa as of 2020.
- What is the difference in preterm birth rate between Pakistan and South Africa?
- 1.4, with Pakistan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Pakistan and South Africa?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
- How do Pakistan and South Africa rank globally for preterm birth rate?
- Pakistan ranks 3rd and South Africa ranks 6th 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.