India vs South Africa: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate

India
30.6
in 2021
South Africa
32.8
in 2021
India rank
59th
South Africa rank
57th

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • India
  • South Africa
406080100200020102021

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 32.8 against 30.6 in India, a difference of 2.2.

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

The two have swapped places 3 times across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was India ahead.

India ranks 59th and South Africa ranks 57th of 199 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade India South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 76.2 73.47 2.73 India
2010s 45.44 39.56 5.88 India
2020s 31.5 33.25 1.75 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, India or South Africa?
South Africa, at 32.8 against 30.6 in India as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between India and South Africa?
2.2, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for India and South Africa?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do India and South Africa rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
India ranks 59th 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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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