Dominica vs South Africa: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate

Dominica
35.9
in 2021
South Africa
32.8
in 2021
Dominica rank
54th
South Africa rank
57th

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • Dominica
  • South Africa
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How they compare

Dominica currently reports 35.9 against 32.8 in South Africa, a difference of 3.1.

That makes Dominica's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.

Dominica ranks 54th and South Africa ranks 57th of 199 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Dominica averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Dominica South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 19.68 73.47 53.79 South Africa
2010s 30.3 39.56 9.26 South Africa
2020s 35.75 33.25 2.5 Dominica

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, Dominica or South Africa?
Dominica, at 35.9 against 32.8 in South Africa as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Dominica and South Africa?
3.1, with Dominica ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Dominica and South Africa?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Dominica and South Africa rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Dominica ranks 54th and South Africa ranks 57th of 199 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
199 places, 4,378 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed