Latin America and the Caribbean vs South Africa: Deaths age 20 to 24
Latin America and the Caribbean
76,696
in 2024
South Africa
11,947
in 2024
Latin America and the Caribbean rank
14th
South Africa rank
16th
Deaths age 20 to 24 over time
- Latin America and the Caribbean
- South Africa
How they compare
Latin America and the Caribbean currently reports 76,696 against 11,947 in South Africa, a difference of 64,749.
That makes Latin America and the Caribbean's figure about 6.4 times South Africa's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, Latin America and the Caribbean has been ahead every year.
Latin America and the Caribbean ranks 14th and South Africa ranks 16th of 33 groups.
Latin America and the Caribbean has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latin America and the Caribbean | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 74,044 | 15,328 | 58,716 | Latin America and the Caribbean |
| 2000s | 78,342 | 27,479 | 50,863 | Latin America and the Caribbean |
| 2010s | 81,415 | 17,546 | 63,869 | Latin America and the Caribbean |
| 2020s | 78,473 | 12,592 | 65,881 | Latin America and the Caribbean |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher deaths age 20 to 24, Latin America and the Caribbean or South Africa?
- Latin America and the Caribbean, at 76,696 against 11,947 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in deaths age 20 to 24 between Latin America and the Caribbean and South Africa?
- 64,749, with Latin America and the Caribbean ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latin America and the Caribbean and South Africa?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Latin America and the Caribbean and South Africa rank globally for deaths age 20 to 24?
- Latin America and the Caribbean ranks 14th and South Africa ranks 16th of 33 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Deaths age 20 to 24 (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.