South Africa vs Western Europe: Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024)
South Africa
14,715
in 2024
Western Europe
10,138
in 2024
South Africa rank
34th
Western Europe rank
31st
Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) 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.