Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) vs South Africa: Child deaths
Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG)
52,963
in 2024
South Africa
12,865
in 2024
Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) rank
22nd
South Africa rank
23rd
Child deaths over time
- Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG)
- South Africa
How they compare
Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) currently reports 52,963 against 12,865 in South Africa, a difference of 40,098.
That makes Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG)'s figure about 4.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) has been ahead every year.
Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 23rd of 48 groups.
Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 130,150 | 14,874 | 115,276 | Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) |
| 2000s | 75,150 | 29,309 | 45,840 | Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) |
| 2010s | 54,430 | 11,571 | 42,860 | Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) |
| 2020s | 47,509 | 11,808 | 35,701 | Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher child deaths, Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) or South Africa?
- Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG), at 52,963 against 12,865 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in child deaths between Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) and South Africa?
- 40,098, with Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) and South Africa?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) and South Africa rank globally for child deaths?
- Northern Africa and Western Asia (UNSDG) ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 23rd of 48 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Child deaths (aged 1-4 years). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.