Europe and Central Asia vs South Africa: Child deaths age 1 to 4
Europe and Central Asia
7,758
in 2024
South Africa
12,865
in 2024
Europe and Central Asia rank
26th
South Africa rank
23rd
Child deaths age 1 to 4 over time
- Europe and Central Asia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 12,865 against 7,758 in Europe and Central Asia, a difference of 5,107.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.7 times Europe and Central Asia's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 35 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Europe and Central Asia ahead.
Europe and Central Asia ranks 26th and South Africa ranks 23rd of 33 groups.
Across the 4 decades both report, Europe and Central Asia averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Europe and Central Asia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 39,508 | 14,874 | 24,634 | Europe and Central Asia |
| 2000s | 17,936 | 29,309 | 11,374 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 10,878 | 11,571 | 692.4 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 9,089 | 11,808 | 2,719 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher child deaths age 1 to 4, Europe and Central Asia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 12,865 against 7,758 in Europe and Central Asia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in child deaths age 1 to 4 between Europe and Central Asia and South Africa?
- 5,107, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Europe and Central Asia and South Africa?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Europe and Central Asia and South Africa rank globally for child deaths age 1 to 4?
- Europe and Central Asia ranks 26th and South Africa ranks 23rd of 33 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Child deaths age 1 to 4 (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.