South Africa vs United Kingdom: Number of deaths who
South Africa
721,336
in 2021
United Kingdom
700,923
in 2021
South Africa rank
18th
United Kingdom rank
20th
Number of deaths who over time
- South Africa
- United Kingdom
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 721,336 against 700,923 in United Kingdom, a difference of 20,413.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was United Kingdom ahead.
South Africa ranks 18th and United Kingdom ranks 20th of 194 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and United Kingdom in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 661,966 | 580,855 | 81,111 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 556,184 | 586,080 | 29,896 | United Kingdom |
| 2020s | 657,903 | 697,955 | 40,052 | United Kingdom |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of deaths who, South Africa or United Kingdom?
- South Africa, at 721,336 against 700,923 in United Kingdom as of 2021.
- What is the difference in number of deaths who between South Africa and United Kingdom?
- 20,413, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and United Kingdom?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do South Africa and United Kingdom rank globally for number of deaths who?
- South Africa ranks 18th and United Kingdom ranks 20th of 194 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Number of deaths who. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.