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
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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.

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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