Northern Africa (UNSDG) vs South Africa: Child deaths
Northern Africa (UNSDG)
37,655
in 2024
South Africa
12,865
in 2024
Northern Africa (UNSDG) rank
25th
South Africa rank
23rd
Child deaths over time
- Northern Africa (UNSDG)
- South Africa
How they compare
Northern Africa (UNSDG) currently reports 37,655 against 12,865 in South Africa, a difference of 24,790.
That makes Northern Africa (UNSDG)'s figure about 2.9 times South Africa's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Northern Africa (UNSDG) has been ahead every year.
Northern Africa (UNSDG) ranks 25th and South Africa ranks 23rd of 48 groups.
Northern Africa (UNSDG) has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Northern Africa (UNSDG) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 83,262 | 14,874 | 68,388 | Northern Africa (UNSDG) |
| 2000s | 49,089 | 29,309 | 19,780 | Northern Africa (UNSDG) |
| 2010s | 32,440 | 11,571 | 20,869 | Northern Africa (UNSDG) |
| 2020s | 31,403 | 11,808 | 19,595 | Northern Africa (UNSDG) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher child deaths, Northern Africa (UNSDG) or South Africa?
- Northern Africa (UNSDG), at 37,655 against 12,865 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in child deaths between Northern Africa (UNSDG) and South Africa?
- 24,790, with Northern Africa (UNSDG) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Northern Africa (UNSDG) and South Africa?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Northern Africa (UNSDG) and South Africa rank globally for child deaths?
- Northern Africa (UNSDG) ranks 25th 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.