South Africa vs Western Europe: Neonatal deaths
South Africa
14,715
in 2024
Western Europe
10,138
in 2024
South Africa rank
34th
Western Europe rank
31st
Neonatal deaths over time
- South Africa
- Western Europe
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 14,715 against 10,138 in Western Europe, a difference of 4,577.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.5 times Western Europe's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 35 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Western Europe ahead.
South Africa ranks 34th and Western Europe ranks 31st of 201 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and Western Europe in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Western Europe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20,144 | 23,711 | 3,567 | Western Europe |
| 2000s | 14,364 | 14,962 | 597.9 | Western Europe |
| 2010s | 13,995 | 11,874 | 2,122 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 14,211 | 10,347 | 3,864 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher neonatal deaths, South Africa or Western Europe?
- South Africa, at 14,715 against 10,138 in Western Europe as of 2024.
- What is the difference in neonatal deaths between South Africa and Western Europe?
- 4,577, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Western Europe?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Western Europe rank globally for neonatal deaths?
- South Africa ranks 34th and Western Europe ranks 31st of 201 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.