South Africa vs World: Deaths
South Africa
1,170
in 2024
World
11,030
in 2024
South Africa rank
2nd
World rank
1st
Deaths over time
- South Africa
- World
How they compare
World currently reports 11,030 against 1,170 in South Africa, a difference of 9,860.
That makes World's figure about 9.4 times South Africa's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, World has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 2nd and World ranks 1st of 194 countries.
World has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | World | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,969 | 15,964 | 13,996 | World |
| 2010s | 1,154 | 15,141 | 13,988 | World |
| 2020s | 1,073 | 11,993 | 10,920 | World |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher deaths, South Africa or World?
- World, at 11,030 against 1,170 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in deaths between South Africa and World?
- 9,860, with World ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and World?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and World rank globally for deaths?
- South Africa ranks 2nd and World ranks 1st of 194 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Deaths (15 to 19 years, HIV/AIDS). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.