North America vs South Africa: Infant deaths
North America
21,716
in 2024
South Africa
28,570
in 2024
North America rank
29th
South Africa rank
31st
Infant deaths over time
- North America
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 28,570 against 21,716 in North America, a difference of 6,854.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times North America's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
North America ranks 29th and South Africa ranks 31st of 33 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North America | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 34,531 | 53,006 | 18,474 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 29,130 | 49,340 | 20,210 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 24,694 | 35,356 | 10,662 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 21,903 | 28,733 | 6,830 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher infant deaths, North America or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 28,570 against 21,716 in North America as of 2024.
- What is the difference in infant deaths between North America and South Africa?
- 6,854, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North America and South Africa?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do North America and South Africa rank globally for infant deaths?
- North America ranks 29th and South Africa ranks 31st of 33 groups.
- 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.