Dominican Republic vs South Africa: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate

Dominican Republic
33
in 2021
South Africa
32.8
in 2021
Dominican Republic rank
56th
South Africa rank
57th

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • Dominican Republic
  • South Africa
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How they compare

Dominican Republic currently reports 33 against 32.8 in South Africa, a difference of 0.2.

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

Dominican Republic ranks 56th and South Africa ranks 57th of 199 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Dominican Republic South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 37.1 73.47 36.37 South Africa
2010s 35.01 39.56 4.55 South Africa
2020s 33.35 33.25 0.1 Dominican Republic

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, Dominican Republic or South Africa?
Dominican Republic, at 33 against 32.8 in South Africa as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Dominican Republic and South Africa?
0.2, with Dominican Republic ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Dominican Republic and South Africa?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Dominican Republic and South Africa rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Dominican Republic ranks 56th 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
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