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

Jamaica
13.24
in 2030
South Africa
12.44
in 2030
Jamaica rank
60th
South Africa rank
63rd

Neonatal mortality rate - Current trends maintained over time

  • Jamaica
  • South Africa
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How they compare

Jamaica currently reports 13.24 against 12.44 in South Africa, a difference of 0.8.

That makes Jamaica's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.

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

Jamaica ranks 60th and South Africa ranks 63rd of 200 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Jamaica South Africa Difference Ahead
2020s 13.44 12.44 1 Jamaica
2030s 13.24 12.44 0.7979 Jamaica

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher neonatal mortality rate - current trends maintained, Jamaica or South Africa?
Jamaica, at 13.24 against 12.44 in South Africa as of 2030.
What is the difference in neonatal mortality rate - current trends maintained between Jamaica and South Africa?
0.8, with Jamaica ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and South Africa?
6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
How do Jamaica and South Africa rank globally for neonatal mortality rate - current trends maintained?
Jamaica ranks 60th 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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About this data

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