South Africa vs United States of America: Neonatal deaths - SDG target met

South Africa
13,753
in 2030
United States of America
13,043
in 2030
South Africa rank
21st
United States of America rank
24th

Neonatal deaths - SDG target met over time

  • South Africa
  • United States of America
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 13,753 against 13,043 in United States of America, a difference of 710.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times United States of America's.

Across all 6 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.

South Africa ranks 21st and United States of America ranks 24th of 200 countries.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade South Africa United States of America Difference Ahead
2020s 14,211 13,171 1,040 South Africa
2030s 13,753 13,043 710 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher neonatal deaths - sdg target met, South Africa or United States of America?
South Africa, at 13,753 against 13,043 in United States of America as of 2030.
What is the difference in neonatal deaths - sdg target met between South Africa and United States of America?
710, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and United States of America?
6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
How do South Africa and United States of America rank globally for neonatal deaths - sdg target met?
South Africa ranks 21st and United States of America ranks 24th 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.

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About this data

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