South Africa vs Western Pacific (WHO regions): Child deaths
South Africa
12,865
in 2024
Western Pacific (WHO regions)
50,915
in 2024
South Africa rank
23rd
Western Pacific (WHO regions) rank
24th
Child deaths over time
- South Africa
- Western Pacific (WHO regions)
How they compare
Western Pacific (WHO regions) currently reports 50,915 against 12,865 in South Africa, a difference of 38,050.
That makes Western Pacific (WHO regions)'s figure about 4.0 times South Africa's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Western Pacific (WHO regions) has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 23rd and Western Pacific (WHO regions) ranks 24th of 200 countries.
Western Pacific (WHO regions) has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Western Pacific (WHO regions) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14,874 | 345,534 | 330,660 | Western Pacific (WHO regions) |
| 2000s | 29,309 | 164,476 | 135,167 | Western Pacific (WHO regions) |
| 2010s | 11,571 | 100,826 | 89,255 | Western Pacific (WHO regions) |
| 2020s | 11,808 | 62,621 | 50,813 | Western Pacific (WHO regions) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher child deaths, South Africa or Western Pacific (WHO regions)?
- Western Pacific (WHO regions), at 50,915 against 12,865 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in child deaths between South Africa and Western Pacific (WHO regions)?
- 38,050, with Western Pacific (WHO regions) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Western Pacific (WHO regions)?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Western Pacific (WHO regions) rank globally for child deaths?
- South Africa ranks 23rd and Western Pacific (WHO regions) ranks 24th of 200 countries.
- 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.