Iran vs South Africa: Number of deaths in children aged <5 years, by cause
Iran
4,052
in 2021
South Africa
4,634
in 2021
Iran rank
43rd
South Africa rank
40th
Number of deaths in children aged <5 years, by cause over time
- Iran
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 4,634 against 4,052 in Iran, a difference of 582.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Iran's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Iran ahead.
Iran ranks 43rd and South Africa ranks 40th of 193 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Iran averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8,028 | 5,728 | 2,299 | Iran |
| 2010s | 6,623 | 4,741 | 1,882 | Iran |
| 2020s | 4,187 | 4,687 | 500.45 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of deaths in children aged <5 years, by cause, Iran or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 4,634 against 4,052 in Iran as of 2021.
- What is the difference in number of deaths in children aged <5 years, by cause between Iran and South Africa?
- 582, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and South Africa?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do Iran and South Africa rank globally for number of deaths in children aged <5 years, by cause?
- Iran ranks 43rd and South Africa ranks 40th of 193 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Number of deaths in children aged <5 years, by cause. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.