India vs South Africa: Neonatal mortality rate - Current trends maintained

India
12.37
in 2030
South Africa
12.44
in 2030
India rank
64th
South Africa rank
63rd

Neonatal mortality rate - Current trends maintained over time

  • India
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 12.44 against 12.37 in India, a difference of 0.07.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2025 it was India ahead.

India ranks 64th and South Africa ranks 63rd of 200 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, India averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade India South Africa Difference Ahead
2020s 14.39 12.44 1.95 India
2030s 12.37 12.44 0.0658 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher neonatal mortality rate - current trends maintained, India or South Africa?
South Africa, at 12.44 against 12.37 in India as of 2030.
What is the difference in neonatal mortality rate - current trends maintained between India and South Africa?
0.07, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for India and South Africa?
6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
How do India and South Africa rank globally for neonatal mortality rate - current trends maintained?
India ranks 64th and South Africa ranks 63rd of 200 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Neonatal mortality rate - Current trends maintained (projection). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Neonatal mortality rate - Current trends maintained (projection)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
212 places, 1,272 data points, 2025–2030
Last refreshed