Preterm birth in France
France: Preterm birth was 48,777 in 2020. ▼ Falling
Preterm birth in France, 2010–2020
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for preterm birth in France is 48,777, measured in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is down 3.0% on the previous year and down 16.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, preterm birth in France peaked at 58,708 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 48,777, in 2020.
That places France 31st out of 102 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Preterm birth in France, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 58,708 | — |
| 2011 | 57,776 | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 57,354 | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 56,551 | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 56,296 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 54,594 | -3.0% |
| 2016 | 53,236 | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 52,015 | -2.3% |
| 2018 | 51,106 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 50,309 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 48,777 | -3.0% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 48,777 is above the median for high income countries, which is 6,023, 8.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- France's 48,777 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6,023, 8.1× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 54,794 | 50,309 | 58,708 | 10 |
| 2020s | 48,777 | 48,777 | 48,777 | 1 |
Countries ranked near France
More health data for France
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.31 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0689 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,016 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 603 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.7875 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0244 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.8291 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is preterm birth in France?
- Preterm birth in France was 48,777 in 2020, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest preterm birth recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 58,708 in 2010.
- What is the lowest preterm birth recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 48,777 in 2020.
- How does France rank for preterm birth?
- France ranks 31st out of 102 countries with data for 2020.
- Is preterm birth rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this France data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Preterm birth (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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