Central Asia (UNSDG) vs South Africa: Child mortality rate
Central Asia (UNSDG)
2.27
in 2024
South Africa
11.12
in 2024
Central Asia (UNSDG) rank
30th
South Africa rank
32nd
Child mortality rate over time
- Central Asia (UNSDG)
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 11.12 against 2.27 in Central Asia (UNSDG), a difference of 8.85.
That makes South Africa's figure about 4.9 times Central Asia (UNSDG)'s.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 35 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Central Asia (UNSDG) ahead.
Central Asia (UNSDG) ranks 30th and South Africa ranks 32nd of 48 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central Asia (UNSDG) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.85 | 13.63 | 2.77 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 6.36 | 28.93 | 22.57 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 3.36 | 10.13 | 6.77 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 2.48 | 10.31 | 7.84 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher child mortality rate, Central Asia (UNSDG) or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 11.12 against 2.27 in Central Asia (UNSDG) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in child mortality rate between Central Asia (UNSDG) and South Africa?
- 8.85, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central Asia (UNSDG) and South Africa?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Central Asia (UNSDG) and South Africa rank globally for child mortality rate?
- Central Asia (UNSDG) ranks 30th and South Africa ranks 32nd of 48 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Child mortality rate (aged 1-4 years). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.