South Africa vs United States of America: Deaths aged 5 to 9

South Africa
2,575
in 2024
United States of America
2,493
in 2024
South Africa rank
37th
United States of America rank
39th

Deaths aged 5 to 9 over time

  • South Africa
  • United States of America
2.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k199020072024

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 2,575 against 2,493 in United States of America, a difference of 82.

Across all 35 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.

South Africa ranks 37th and United States of America ranks 39th 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 United States of America Difference Ahead
1990s 6,332 3,829 2,502 South Africa
2000s 7,268 2,825 4,442 South Africa
2010s 4,333 2,439 1,894 South Africa
2020s 2,718 2,489 229 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher deaths aged 5 to 9, South Africa or United States of America?
South Africa, at 2,575 against 2,493 in United States of America as of 2024.
What is the difference in deaths aged 5 to 9 between South Africa and United States of America?
82, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and United States of America?
35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
How do South Africa and United States of America rank globally for deaths aged 5 to 9?
South Africa ranks 37th and United States of America ranks 39th of 200 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Deaths aged 5 to 9. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Deaths aged 5 to 9
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
269 places, 9,415 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed