South Africa vs Uganda: Deaths from meningitis ghe

South Africa
3,538
in 2021
Uganda
3,389
in 2021
South Africa rank
13th
Uganda rank
15th

Deaths from meningitis ghe over time

  • South Africa
  • Uganda
2.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k200020102021

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 3,538 against 3,389 in Uganda, a difference of 149.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Uganda ahead.

South Africa ranks 13th and Uganda ranks 15th of 194 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Uganda in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade South Africa Uganda Difference Ahead
2000s 2,914 6,532 3,618 Uganda
2010s 3,562 3,675 112.69 Uganda
2020s 3,514 3,277 236.41 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher deaths from meningitis ghe, South Africa or Uganda?
South Africa, at 3,538 against 3,389 in Uganda as of 2021.
What is the difference in deaths from meningitis ghe between South Africa and Uganda?
149, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Uganda?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do South Africa and Uganda rank globally for deaths from meningitis ghe?
South Africa ranks 13th and Uganda ranks 15th of 194 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Deaths from meningitis ghe. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Deaths from meningitis ghe
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
194 places, 4,268 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed