South Africa vs Western Europe: Infant deaths
South Africa
28,570
in 2024
Western Europe
13,750
in 2024
South Africa rank
31st
Western Europe rank
31st
Infant deaths over time
- South Africa
- Western Europe
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 28,570 against 13,750 in Western Europe, a difference of 14,820.
That makes South Africa's figure about 2.1 times Western Europe's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 31st and Western Europe ranks 31st of 201 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Western Europe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 53,006 | 36,319 | 16,687 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 49,340 | 21,837 | 27,504 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 35,356 | 16,897 | 18,459 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 28,733 | 14,296 | 14,437 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher infant deaths, South Africa or Western Europe?
- South Africa, at 28,570 against 13,750 in Western Europe as of 2024.
- What is the difference in infant deaths between South Africa and Western Europe?
- 14,820, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Western Europe?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Western Europe rank globally for infant deaths?
- South Africa ranks 31st and Western Europe 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.