China vs South Africa: Neonatal deaths - SDG target met
China
13,428
in 2030
South Africa
13,753
in 2030
China rank
22nd
South Africa rank
21st
Neonatal deaths - SDG target met over time
- China
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 13,753 against 13,428 in China, a difference of 325.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2025 it was China ahead.
China ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 21st of 200 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, China averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 17,580 | 14,211 | 3,369 | China |
| 2030s | 13,428 | 13,753 | 325 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher neonatal deaths - sdg target met, China or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 13,753 against 13,428 in China as of 2030.
- What is the difference in neonatal deaths - sdg target met between China and South Africa?
- 325, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
- How do China and South Africa rank globally for neonatal deaths - sdg target met?
- China ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 21st of 200 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Neonatal deaths - SDG target met (projection). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.