Gambia vs South Africa: Stillbirth rate

Gambia
18.48
in 2023
South Africa
18.72
in 2023
Gambia rank
32nd
South Africa rank
30th

Stillbirth rate over time

  • Gambia
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 18.72 against 18.48 in Gambia, a difference of 0.24.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Gambia ahead.

Gambia ranks 32nd and South Africa ranks 30th of 200 countries.

Gambia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Gambia South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 23.36 19.13 4.23 Gambia
2010s 21.4 16.92 4.48 Gambia
2020s 18.84 18.33 0.5104 Gambia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher stillbirth rate, Gambia or South Africa?
South Africa, at 18.72 against 18.48 in Gambia as of 2023.
What is the difference in stillbirth rate between Gambia and South Africa?
0.24, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Gambia and South Africa?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Gambia and South Africa rank globally for stillbirth rate?
Gambia ranks 32nd and South Africa ranks 30th of 200 countries.
Where does this data come from?
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Stillbirth rate (per 1000 total births). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Stillbirth rate (per 1000 total births)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
213 places, 5,112 data points, 2000–2023
Last refreshed