Republic of Moldova vs South Africa: Neonatal mortality rate

Republic of Moldova
12.33
in 2024
South Africa
12.44
in 2024
Republic of Moldova rank
73rd
South Africa rank
70th

Neonatal mortality rate over time

  • Republic of Moldova
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 12.44 against 12.33 in Republic of Moldova, a difference of 0.11.

The two have swapped places 4 times across 43 shared years of data; in 1982 it was South Africa ahead.

Republic of Moldova ranks 73rd and South Africa ranks 70th of 200 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Republic of Moldova averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade Republic of Moldova South Africa Difference Ahead
1980s 19.92 22.99 3.07 South Africa
1990s 21.32 17.91 3.41 Republic of Moldova
2000s 15.33 13.02 2.31 Republic of Moldova
2010s 11.87 11.89 0.0211 South Africa
2020s 11.96 11.98 0.0152 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher neonatal mortality rate, Republic of Moldova or South Africa?
South Africa, at 12.44 against 12.33 in Republic of Moldova as of 2024.
What is the difference in neonatal mortality rate between Republic of Moldova and South Africa?
0.11, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Moldova and South Africa?
43 years are reported by both, from 1982 to 2024.
How do Republic of Moldova and South Africa rank globally for neonatal mortality rate?
Republic of Moldova ranks 73rd and South Africa ranks 70th of 200 countries.
Where does this data come from?
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Neonatal mortality rate (per 1000 live births). 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 (per 1000 live births)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
213 places, 10,890 data points, 1951–2024
Last refreshed