Ghana vs South Africa: Infant deaths
Ghana
24,393
in 2024
South Africa
28,570
in 2024
Ghana rank
34th
South Africa rank
31st
Infant deaths over time
- Ghana
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 28,570 against 24,393 in Ghana, a difference of 4,177.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Ghana's.
Across all 48 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Ghana ranks 34th and South Africa ranks 31st of 201 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 44,870 | 92,671 | 47,801 | South Africa |
| 1980s | 47,465 | 77,194 | 29,729 | South Africa |
| 1990s | 43,050 | 53,006 | 9,956 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 40,347 | 49,340 | 8,994 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 33,480 | 35,356 | 1,877 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 25,844 | 28,733 | 2,889 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher infant deaths, Ghana or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 28,570 against 24,393 in Ghana as of 2024.
- What is the difference in infant deaths between Ghana and South Africa?
- 4,177, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and South Africa?
- 48 years are reported by both, from 1977 to 2024.
- How do Ghana and South Africa rank globally for infant deaths?
- Ghana ranks 34th and South Africa ranks 31st of 201 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.