China vs South Asia: Stillbirths
China
41,750
in 2023
South Asia
597,305
in 2023
China rank
9th
South Asia rank
7th
Stillbirths over time
- China
- South Asia
How they compare
South Asia currently reports 597,305 against 41,750 in China, a difference of 555,555.
That makes South Asia's figure about 14.3 times China's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, South Asia has been ahead every year.
China ranks 9th and South Asia ranks 7th of 201 countries.
South Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | South Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 229,191 | 1.21 million | 976,731 | South Asia |
| 2010s | 137,466 | 837,360 | 699,894 | South Asia |
| 2020s | 50,498 | 625,664 | 575,166 | South Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher stillbirths, China or South Asia?
- South Asia, at 597,305 against 41,750 in China as of 2023.
- What is the difference in stillbirths between China and South Asia?
- 555,555, with South Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and South Asia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do China and South Asia rank globally for stillbirths?
- China ranks 9th and South Asia ranks 7th of 201 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Stillbirths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.