South Africa vs Zambia: Child deaths
South Africa
12,865
in 2024
Zambia
9,147
in 2024
South Africa rank
23rd
Zambia rank
25th
Child deaths over time
- South Africa
- Zambia
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 12,865 against 9,147 in Zambia, a difference of 3,718.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.4 times Zambia's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 44 shared years of data; in 1981 it was Zambia ahead.
South Africa ranks 23rd and Zambia ranks 25th of 200 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 3 and Zambia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6,736 | 22,064 | 15,329 | Zambia |
| 1990s | 14,874 | 27,683 | 12,809 | Zambia |
| 2000s | 29,309 | 20,502 | 8,808 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 11,571 | 11,542 | 28.4 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 11,808 | 9,466 | 2,342 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher child deaths, South Africa or Zambia?
- South Africa, at 12,865 against 9,147 in Zambia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in child deaths between South Africa and Zambia?
- 3,718, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Zambia?
- 44 years are reported by both, from 1981 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Zambia rank globally for child deaths?
- South Africa ranks 23rd and Zambia ranks 25th 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.