South Africa vs Zambia: Neonatal deaths - Current trends maintained
South Africa
14,258
in 2030
Zambia
15,406
in 2030
South Africa rank
32nd
Zambia rank
30th
Neonatal deaths - Current trends maintained over time
- South Africa
- Zambia
How they compare
Zambia currently reports 15,406 against 14,258 in South Africa, a difference of 1,148.
That makes Zambia's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Zambia has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 32nd and Zambia ranks 30th of 200 countries.
Zambia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 14,468 | 15,209 | 740.8 | Zambia |
| 2030s | 14,258 | 15,406 | 1,148 | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher neonatal deaths - current trends maintained, South Africa or Zambia?
- Zambia, at 15,406 against 14,258 in South Africa as of 2030.
- What is the difference in neonatal deaths - current trends maintained between South Africa and Zambia?
- 1,148, with Zambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Zambia?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
- How do South Africa and Zambia rank globally for neonatal deaths - current trends maintained?
- South Africa ranks 32nd and Zambia ranks 30th 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.