Brazil vs South Africa: Neonatal deaths - Current trends maintained

Brazil
14,024
in 2030
South Africa
14,258
in 2030
Brazil rank
33rd
South Africa rank
32nd

Neonatal deaths - Current trends maintained over time

  • Brazil
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 14,258 against 14,024 in Brazil, a difference of 234.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2025 it was Brazil ahead.

Brazil ranks 33rd and South Africa ranks 32nd of 200 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Brazil averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Brazil South Africa Difference Ahead
2020s 15,979 14,468 1,510 Brazil
2030s 14,024 14,258 234 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher neonatal deaths - current trends maintained, Brazil or South Africa?
South Africa, at 14,258 against 14,024 in Brazil as of 2030.
What is the difference in neonatal deaths - current trends maintained between Brazil and South Africa?
234, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and South Africa?
6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
How do Brazil and South Africa rank globally for neonatal deaths - current trends maintained?
Brazil ranks 33rd and South Africa ranks 32nd of 200 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Neonatal deaths - Current trends maintained (projection). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Neonatal deaths - Current trends maintained (projection)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
212 places, 1,272 data points, 2025–2030
Last refreshed