Mexico vs South Africa: Estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or
Mexico
2.46 million
in 2024
South Africa
2.41 million
in 2024
Mexico rank
7th
South Africa rank
8th
Estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or over time
- Mexico
- South Africa
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 2.46 million against 2.41 million in South Africa, a difference of 50,000.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 2010 it was South Africa ahead.
Mexico ranks 7th and South Africa ranks 8th of 139 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.13 million | 3.00 million | 873,000 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 2.48 million | 2.53 million | 44,000 | 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, Mexico or South Africa?
- Mexico, at 2.46 million against 2.41 million 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 Mexico and South Africa?
- 50,000, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and South Africa?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
- How do Mexico and South Africa rank globally for estimated number of children (aged 0-17 years) who have lost one or?
- Mexico ranks 7th and South Africa ranks 8th of 139 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 all causes. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.