Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) vs South Africa: Adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years)
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
173.26
in 2021
South Africa
371.43
in 2021
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) rank
5th
South Africa rank
8th
Adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years) over time
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 371.43 against 173.26 in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region), a difference of 198.17.
That makes South Africa's figure about 2.1 times Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)'s.
Across all 22 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 5th and South Africa ranks 8th of 11 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 181.76 | 504.07 | 322.3 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 160.49 | 352.95 | 192.46 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 166.68 | 341.43 | 174.75 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years), Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 371.43 against 173.26 in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) as of 2021.
- What is the difference in adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years) between Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and South Africa?
- 198.17, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and South Africa?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and South Africa rank globally for adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years)?
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 5th and South Africa ranks 8th of 11 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years per 1000 population). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.