Preterm birth in Russia
Russia: Preterm birth was 86,193 in 2020. ▼ Falling
Preterm birth in Russia, 2010–2020
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2020, preterm birth in Russia stood at 86,193. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.9% on the previous year and down 17.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, preterm birth in Russia peaked at 114,076 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 86,193, in 2020.
That places Russia 21st out of 102 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.
Preterm birth in Russia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 104,367 | — |
| 2011 | 107,074 | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 111,763 | +4.4% |
| 2013 | 113,004 | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 114,076 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 113,760 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 111,242 | -2.2% |
| 2017 | 99,858 | -10.2% |
| 2018 | 95,359 | -4.5% |
| 2019 | 88,724 | -7.0% |
| 2020 | 86,193 | -2.9% |
Russia compared with similar countries
- Russia's 86,193 is above the median for high income countries, which is 6,023, 14.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Russia's 86,193 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6,023, 14.3× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 105,923 | 88,724 | 114,076 | 10 |
| 2020s | 86,193 | 86,193 | 86,193 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Russia
More health data for Russia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.7261 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.5159 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,176 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 957 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -3.34 % 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 0.0224 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -3.3 % 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 Russia?
- Preterm birth in Russia was 86,193 in 2020, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest preterm birth recorded in Russia?
- The highest recorded value was 114,076 in 2014.
- What is the lowest preterm birth recorded in Russia?
- The lowest recorded value was 86,193 in 2020.
- How does Russia rank for preterm birth?
- Russia ranks 21st out of 102 countries with data for 2020.
- Is preterm birth rising or falling in Russia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Russia 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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