Marshall Islands vs South Africa: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate

Marshall Islands
29.7
in 2021
South Africa
32.8
in 2021
Marshall Islands rank
60th
South Africa rank
57th

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • Marshall Islands
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 32.8 against 29.7 in Marshall Islands, a difference of 3.1.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Marshall Islands's.

Across all 22 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.

Marshall Islands ranks 60th and South Africa ranks 57th of 199 countries.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Marshall Islands South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 41.1 73.47 32.37 South Africa
2010s 35.77 39.56 3.79 South Africa
2020s 30.2 33.25 3.05 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, Marshall Islands or South Africa?
South Africa, at 32.8 against 29.7 in Marshall Islands as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Marshall Islands and South Africa?
3.1, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Marshall Islands and South Africa?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Marshall Islands and South Africa rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Marshall Islands ranks 60th 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