Oceania (exc. Australia and New Zealand) vs South Africa: Infant deaths
Oceania (exc. Australia and New Zealand)
9,143
in 2024
South Africa
28,570
in 2024
Oceania (exc. Australia and New Zealand) rank
33rd
South Africa rank
31st
Infant deaths over time
- Oceania (exc. Australia and New Zealand)
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 28,570 against 9,143 in Oceania (exc. Australia and New Zealand), a difference of 19,427.
That makes South Africa's figure about 3.1 times Oceania (exc. Australia and New Zealand)'s.
Across all 35 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Oceania (exc. Australia and New Zealand) ranks 33rd 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 | Oceania (exc. Australia and New Zealand) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11,193 | 53,006 | 41,813 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 12,051 | 49,340 | 37,289 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 11,282 | 35,356 | 24,074 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 9,649 | 28,733 | 19,084 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher infant deaths, Oceania (exc. Australia and New Zealand) or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 28,570 against 9,143 in Oceania (exc. Australia and New Zealand) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in infant deaths between Oceania (exc. Australia and New Zealand) and South Africa?
- 19,427, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Oceania (exc. Australia and New Zealand) and South Africa?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Oceania (exc. Australia and New Zealand) and South Africa rank globally for infant deaths?
- Oceania (exc. Australia and New Zealand) ranks 33rd 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.