South Africa vs Tunisia: 3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate

South Africa
11
in 2021
Tunisia
11.5
in 2021
South Africa rank
79th
Tunisia rank
76th

3.2.2 Neonatal mortality rate over time

  • South Africa
  • Tunisia
05101520200020102021

How they compare

Tunisia currently reports 11.5 against 11 in South Africa, a difference of 0.5.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Tunisia ahead.

South Africa ranks 79th and Tunisia ranks 76th of 199 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade South Africa Tunisia Difference Ahead
2000s 15.03 14.86 0.17 South Africa
2010s 11.28 12.1 0.82 Tunisia
2020s 11.05 11.65 0.6 Tunisia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate, South Africa or Tunisia?
Tunisia, at 11.5 against 11 in South Africa as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate between South Africa and Tunisia?
0.5, with Tunisia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Tunisia?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do South Africa and Tunisia rank globally for 3.2.2 neonatal mortality rate?
South Africa ranks 79th and Tunisia ranks 76th 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