South Africa vs Western Pacific (WHO regions): Child mortality rate
South Africa
11.12
in 2024
Western Pacific (WHO regions)
2.45
in 2024
South Africa rank
32nd
Western Pacific (WHO regions) rank
29th
Child mortality rate over time
- South Africa
- Western Pacific (WHO regions)
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 11.12 against 2.45 in Western Pacific (WHO regions), a difference of 8.67.
That makes South Africa's figure about 4.5 times Western Pacific (WHO regions)'s.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 35 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Western Pacific (WHO regions) ahead.
South Africa ranks 32nd and Western Pacific (WHO regions) ranks 29th of 200 countries.
South Africa 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 | 13.63 | 10.2 | 3.43 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 28.93 | 5.87 | 23.05 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 10.13 | 3.38 | 6.75 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 10.31 | 2.59 | 7.73 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher child mortality rate, South Africa or Western Pacific (WHO regions)?
- South Africa, at 11.12 against 2.45 in Western Pacific (WHO regions) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in child mortality rate between South Africa and Western Pacific (WHO regions)?
- 8.67, with South Africa 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 mortality rate?
- South Africa ranks 32nd and Western Pacific (WHO regions) ranks 29th of 200 countries.
- 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.