Mexico vs South Africa: Pertussis - number of reported cases
Mexico
5,506
in 2025
South Africa
5,666
in 2025
Mexico rank
11th
South Africa rank
10th
Pertussis - number of reported cases over time
- Mexico
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 5,666 against 5,506 in Mexico, a difference of 160.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 23 shared years of data; in 1996 it was Mexico ahead.
Mexico ranks 11th and South Africa ranks 10th of 210 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Mexico averaged higher in 3 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 216 | 27.5 | 188.5 | Mexico |
| 2000s | 223.2 | 9.8 | 213.4 | Mexico |
| 2010s | 848.5 | 285.5 | 563 | Mexico |
| 2020s | 1,114 | 1,244 | 130.33 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher pertussis - number of reported cases, Mexico or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 5,666 against 5,506 in Mexico as of 2025.
- What is the difference in pertussis - number of reported cases between Mexico and South Africa?
- 160, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and South Africa?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2025.
- How do Mexico and South Africa rank globally for pertussis - number of reported cases?
- Mexico ranks 11th and South Africa ranks 10th of 210 countries.
- 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.