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
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.