Africa (WHO region) vs South Africa: Pertussis - number of reported cases
Africa (WHO region)
12,202
in 2025
South Africa
5,666
in 2025
Africa (WHO region) rank
9th
South Africa rank
10th
Pertussis - number of reported cases over time
- Africa (WHO region)
- South Africa
How they compare
Africa (WHO region) currently reports 12,202 against 5,666 in South Africa, a difference of 6,536.
That makes Africa (WHO region)'s figure about 2.2 times South Africa's.
Across all 23 years both countries report, Africa (WHO region) has been ahead every year.
Africa (WHO region) ranks 9th and South Africa ranks 10th of 11 groups.
Africa (WHO region) has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa (WHO region) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24,378 | 27.5 | 24,350 | Africa (WHO region) |
| 2000s | 30,806 | 9.8 | 30,797 | Africa (WHO region) |
| 2010s | 7,506 | 285.5 | 7,220 | Africa (WHO region) |
| 2020s | 5,389 | 1,244 | 4,145 | Africa (WHO region) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher pertussis - number of reported cases, Africa (WHO region) or South Africa?
- Africa (WHO region), at 12,202 against 5,666 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in pertussis - number of reported cases between Africa (WHO region) and South Africa?
- 6,536, with Africa (WHO region) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO region) and South Africa?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2025.
- How do Africa (WHO region) and South Africa rank globally for pertussis - number of reported cases?
- Africa (WHO region) ranks 9th and South Africa ranks 10th of 11 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Pertussis - number of reported cases. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.