Oriente Medio y África del Norte vs South Africa: Child mortality rate
Oriente Medio y África del Norte
2.17
in 2024
South Africa
11.12
in 2024
Oriente Medio y África del Norte rank
32nd
South Africa rank
32nd
Child mortality rate over time
- Oriente Medio y África del Norte
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 11.12 against 2.17 in Oriente Medio y África del Norte, a difference of 8.95.
That makes South Africa's figure about 5.1 times Oriente Medio y África del Norte's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 35 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Oriente Medio y África del Norte ahead.
Oriente Medio y África del Norte ranks 32nd 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 | Oriente Medio y África del Norte | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.51 | 13.63 | 3.12 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 5.07 | 28.93 | 23.86 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 3.16 | 10.13 | 6.97 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 2.28 | 10.31 | 8.03 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher child mortality rate, Oriente Medio y África del Norte or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 11.12 against 2.17 in Oriente Medio y África del Norte as of 2024.
- What is the difference in child mortality rate between Oriente Medio y África del Norte and South Africa?
- 8.95, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Oriente Medio y África del Norte and South Africa?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Oriente Medio y África del Norte and South Africa rank globally for child mortality rate?
- Oriente Medio y África del Norte ranks 32nd 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.