South Africa vs Syrian Arab Republic: Share of deaths from underlying causes
South Africa
8.2%
in 2020
Syrian Arab Republic
6.2%
in 2010
South Africa rank
109th
Syrian Arab Republic rank
111th
Share of deaths from underlying causes over time
- South Africa
- Syrian Arab Republic
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 8.2% against 6.2% in Syrian Arab Republic, a difference of 2.0%.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times Syrian Arab Republic's.
Across all 13 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 109th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 111th of 113 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Syrian Arab Republic | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8.1% | 3.6% | 4.5% | South Africa |
| 2000s | 6.2% | 4.3% | 1.9% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 6.7% | 6.2% | 0.5% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of deaths from underlying causes, South Africa or Syrian Arab Republic?
- South Africa, at 8.2% against 6.2% in Syrian Arab Republic as of 2020.
- What is the difference in share of deaths from underlying causes between South Africa and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 2.0%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2010.
- How do South Africa and Syrian Arab Republic rank globally for share of deaths from underlying causes?
- South Africa ranks 109th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 111th of 113 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- WHO Mortality Database (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Share of deaths from underlying causes. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Based on the underlying cause listed on death certificates.