Ghana vs South Africa: Neonatal deaths - Current trends maintained
Ghana
13,776
in 2030
South Africa
14,258
in 2030
Ghana rank
35th
South Africa rank
32nd
Neonatal deaths - Current trends maintained over time
- Ghana
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 14,258 against 13,776 in Ghana, a difference of 482.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2025 it was Ghana ahead.
Ghana ranks 35th and South Africa ranks 32nd of 200 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Ghana averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 14,899 | 14,468 | 431 | Ghana |
| 2030s | 13,776 | 14,258 | 482 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher neonatal deaths - current trends maintained, Ghana or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 14,258 against 13,776 in Ghana as of 2030.
- What is the difference in neonatal deaths - current trends maintained between Ghana and South Africa?
- 482, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
- How do Ghana and South Africa rank globally for neonatal deaths - current trends maintained?
- Ghana ranks 35th 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.