South Africa vs Uganda: Estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or
South Africa
630,000
in 2024
Uganda
890,000
in 2024
South Africa rank
5th
Uganda rank
4th
Estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or over time
- South Africa
- Uganda
How they compare
Uganda currently reports 890,000 against 630,000 in South Africa, a difference of 260,000.
That makes Uganda's figure about 1.4 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 2010 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 5th and Uganda ranks 4th of 104 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Uganda in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.40 million | 1.10 million | 302,000 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 784,000 | 960,000 | 176,000 | Uganda |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or, South Africa or Uganda?
- Uganda, at 890,000 against 630,000 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or between South Africa and Uganda?
- 260,000, with Uganda ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Uganda?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Uganda rank globally for estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or?
- South Africa ranks 5th and Uganda ranks 4th of 104 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or both parents due to AIDS. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.