Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) vs South Africa: Mortality rate 1-59 months

Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)
6.14
in 2024
South Africa
22.88
in 2024
Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank
35th
South Africa rank
33rd

Mortality rate 1-59 months over time

  • Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)
  • South Africa
020406080100197519992024

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 22.88 against 6.14 in Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions), a difference of 16.74.

That makes South Africa's figure about 3.7 times Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions)'s.

Across all 35 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.

Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 35th and South Africa ranks 33rd of 48 groups.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) South Africa Difference Ahead
1990s 28.76 43.07 14.31 South Africa
2000s 14.94 60.83 45.89 South Africa
2010s 8 28.43 20.43 South Africa
2020s 6.54 22.66 16.12 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher mortality rate 1-59 months, Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) or South Africa?
South Africa, at 22.88 against 6.14 in Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) as of 2024.
What is the difference in mortality rate 1-59 months between Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) and South Africa?
16.74, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) and South Africa?
35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
How do Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) and South Africa rank globally for mortality rate 1-59 months?
Europe and Central Asia (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 35th and South Africa ranks 33rd of 48 groups.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Mortality rate 1-59 months. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Mortality rate 1-59 months
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
249 places, 12,128 data points, 1951–2024
Last refreshed