South Africa vs Tanzania: Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and
South Africa
46.7%
in 2021
Tanzania
48.1%
in 2021
South Africa rank
22nd
Tanzania rank
19th
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and over time
- South Africa
- Tanzania
How they compare
Tanzania currently reports 48.1% against 46.7% in South Africa, a difference of 1.4%.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Tanzania has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 22nd and Tanzania ranks 19th of 185 countries.
Tanzania has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Tanzania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 68.7% | 78.1% | 9.4% | Tanzania |
| 2010s | 51.8% | 60.8% | 9.1% | Tanzania |
| 2020s | 45.3% | 50.2% | 4.9% | Tanzania |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and, South Africa or Tanzania?
- Tanzania, at 48.1% against 46.7% in South Africa as of 2021.
- What is the difference in cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and between South Africa and Tanzania?
- 1.4%, with Tanzania ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Tanzania?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do South Africa and Tanzania rank globally for cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and?
- South Africa ranks 22nd and Tanzania ranks 19th of 185 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO), published as Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions, ages 15-59 (% of total deaths ages 15-59). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Number of deaths ages 15-59 due to communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions divided by number of all deaths ages 15-59, expressed by percentage. Communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions included infectious and parasitic diseases, respiratory infections, and nutritional deficiencies such as underweight and stunting.