South Africa vs Zimbabwe: Estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or
South Africa
630,000
in 2024
Zimbabwe
510,000
in 2024
South Africa rank
5th
Zimbabwe rank
7th
Estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or over time
- South Africa
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 630,000 against 510,000 in Zimbabwe, a difference of 120,000.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Zimbabwe's.
Across all 15 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 5th and Zimbabwe ranks 7th of 104 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.40 million | 1.02 million | 382,000 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 784,000 | 614,000 | 170,000 | South Africa |
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 Zimbabwe?
- South Africa, at 630,000 against 510,000 in Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe?
- 120,000, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Zimbabwe?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Zimbabwe rank globally for estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or?
- South Africa ranks 5th and Zimbabwe ranks 7th 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.