South Africa vs UN_Asia: Preterm birth rate
South Africa
12.96
in 2020
UN_Asia
10.39
in 2020
South Africa rank
6th
UN_Asia rank
4th
Preterm birth rate over time
- South Africa
- UN_Asia
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 12.96 against 10.39 in UN_Asia, a difference of 2.57.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times UN_Asia's.
Across all 11 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 6th and UN_Asia ranks 4th of 102 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | UN_Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12.94 | 10.13 | 2.81 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 12.96 | 10.39 | 2.57 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher preterm birth rate, South Africa or UN_Asia?
- South Africa, at 12.96 against 10.39 in UN_Asia as of 2020.
- What is the difference in preterm birth rate between South Africa and UN_Asia?
- 2.57, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and UN_Asia?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
- How do South Africa and UN_Asia rank globally for preterm birth rate?
- South Africa ranks 6th and UN_Asia ranks 4th 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.