South Africa vs Uganda: Deaths from meningitis
South Africa
3,538 deaths
in 2021
Uganda
3,389 deaths
in 2021
South Africa rank
13th
Uganda rank
15th
Deaths from meningitis over time
- South Africa
- Uganda
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 3,538 deaths against 3,389 deaths in Uganda, a difference of 149 deaths.
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 deaths | 6,532 deaths | 3,618 deaths | Uganda |
| 2010s | 3,562 deaths | 3,675 deaths | 112.69 deaths | Uganda |
| 2020s | 3,514 deaths | 3,277 deaths | 236.41 deaths | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher deaths from meningitis, South Africa or Uganda?
- South Africa, at 3,538 deaths against 3,389 deaths in Uganda as of 2021.
- What is the difference in deaths from meningitis between South Africa and Uganda?
- 149 deaths, 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?
- South Africa ranks 13th and Uganda ranks 15th of 194 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Deaths from meningitis. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Estimated number of deaths from meningitis in both sexes.