South Africa vs World: Adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years)
South Africa
371.43
in 2021
World
156.75
in 2021
South Africa rank
8th
World rank
7th
Adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years) over time
- South Africa
- World
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 371.43 against 156.75 in World, a difference of 214.68.
That makes South Africa's figure about 2.4 times World's.
Across all 22 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 8th and World ranks 7th of 184 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | World | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 504.07 | 171.93 | 332.14 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 352.95 | 142.22 | 210.74 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 341.43 | 147.76 | 193.68 | 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), South Africa or World?
- South Africa, at 371.43 against 156.75 in World as of 2021.
- What is the difference in adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years) between South Africa and World?
- 214.68, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and World?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do South Africa and World rank globally for adult mortality rate (probability of dying between 15 and 60 years)?
- South Africa ranks 8th and World ranks 7th of 184 countries.
- 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.