Guatemala vs South Africa: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate

Guatemala
10.8
in 2021
South Africa
11
in 2021
Guatemala rank
80th
South Africa rank
79th

3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate over time

  • Guatemala
  • South Africa
05101520200020102021

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 11 against 10.8 in Guatemala, a difference of 0.2.

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

Guatemala ranks 80th and South Africa ranks 79th of 199 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Guatemala South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 18.96 15.03 3.93 Guatemala
2010s 13.74 11.28 2.46 Guatemala
2020s 11 11.05 0.05 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate, Guatemala or South Africa?
South Africa, at 11 against 10.8 in Guatemala as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate between Guatemala and South Africa?
0.2, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Guatemala and South Africa?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Guatemala and South Africa rank globally for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
Guatemala ranks 80th and South Africa ranks 79th of 199 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 3.2.2 Neonatal 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
3.2.2 Neonatal 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