South Africa vs Syria: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births)
South Africa
11
in 2021
Syria
10.8
in 2021
South Africa rank
79th
Syria rank
80th
3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births) over time
- South Africa
- Syria
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 11 against 10.8 in Syria, a difference of 0.2.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 79th and Syria ranks 80th of 199 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Syria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.03 | 10.93 | 4.1 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 11.28 | 10.76 | 0.52 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 11.05 | 10.9 | 0.15 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate, South Africa or Syria?
- South Africa, at 11 against 10.8 in Syria as of 2021.
- What is the difference in 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate between South Africa and Syria?
- 0.2, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Syria?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do South Africa and Syria rank globally for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
- South Africa ranks 79th and Syria ranks 80th 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.