Table 1.
Percentage of pregnant women with maternal age ≥35 years in representative Eastern and Western countries
| Eastern Countries | % Pregnant women age ≥35 years | Western Countries | % Pregnant women age ≥35 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| China (2010–2011) | 9 | Australia (2000–2005) | 20.2 |
| India (2010–2011) | 3 | Canada (2002–2007) | 14.7 |
| Nepal (2010–2011) | 3 | Norway (1999–2006) | 15.9 |
| Philippines (2010–2011) | 15 | Sweden (1997–2006) | 18.1 |
| Thailand (2010–2011) | 15 | UK (1997–2006) | 17.1 |
| Vietnam (2010–2011) | 10 | USA (1998–2007) | 22.0 |
| Average | 9.2±2.2 | Average | 18.0±1.1* |