Mexico vs South Africa: Infant deaths
Mexico
24,487
in 2024
South Africa
28,570
in 2024
Mexico rank
33rd
South Africa rank
31st
Infant deaths over time
- Mexico
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 28,570 against 24,487 in Mexico, a difference of 4,083.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Mexico's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 48 shared years of data; in 1977 it was Mexico ahead.
Mexico ranks 33rd and South Africa ranks 31st of 201 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Mexico averaged higher in 3 and South Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 149,730 | 92,671 | 57,059 | Mexico |
| 1980s | 116,971 | 77,194 | 39,777 | Mexico |
| 1990s | 76,046 | 53,006 | 23,040 | Mexico |
| 2000s | 47,190 | 49,340 | 2,150 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 34,148 | 35,356 | 1,208 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 26,386 | 28,733 | 2,348 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher infant deaths, Mexico or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 28,570 against 24,487 in Mexico as of 2024.
- What is the difference in infant deaths between Mexico and South Africa?
- 4,083, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and South Africa?
- 48 years are reported by both, from 1977 to 2024.
- How do Mexico and South Africa rank globally for infant deaths?
- Mexico ranks 33rd 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.