United States of America vs Western Pacific (WHO region): Preterm birth rate
United States of America
9.98
in 2020
Western Pacific (WHO region)
6.68
in 2020
United States of America rank
18th
Western Pacific (WHO region) rank
17th
Preterm birth rate over time
- United States of America
- Western Pacific (WHO region)
How they compare
United States of America currently reports 9.98 against 6.68 in Western Pacific (WHO region), a difference of 3.3.
That makes United States of America's figure about 1.5 times Western Pacific (WHO region)'s.
Across all 11 years both countries report, United States of America has been ahead every year.
United States of America ranks 18th and Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 17th of 102 countries.
United States of America has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | United States of America | Western Pacific (WHO region) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9.84 | 6.53 | 3.3 | United States of America |
| 2020s | 9.98 | 6.68 | 3.3 | United States of America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher preterm birth rate, United States of America or Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- United States of America, at 9.98 against 6.68 in Western Pacific (WHO region) as of 2020.
- What is the difference in preterm birth rate between United States of America and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 3.3, with United States of America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for United States of America and Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
- How do United States of America and Western Pacific (WHO region) rank globally for preterm birth rate?
- United States of America ranks 18th and Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 17th 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.