South Africa vs Western Asia: Stillbirths
South Africa
22,638
in 2023
Western Asia
62,876
in 2023
South Africa rank
21st
Western Asia rank
20th
Stillbirths over time
- South Africa
- Western Asia
How they compare
Western Asia currently reports 62,876 against 22,638 in South Africa, a difference of 40,238.
That makes Western Asia's figure about 2.8 times South Africa's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Western Asia has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 21st and Western Asia ranks 20th of 201 countries.
Western Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Western Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21,432 | 68,687 | 47,255 | Western Asia |
| 2010s | 20,257 | 64,332 | 44,076 | Western Asia |
| 2020s | 22,178 | 62,329 | 40,151 | Western Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher stillbirths, South Africa or Western Asia?
- Western Asia, at 62,876 against 22,638 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in stillbirths between South Africa and Western Asia?
- 40,238, with Western Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Western Asia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Western Asia rank globally for stillbirths?
- South Africa ranks 21st and Western Asia ranks 20th 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.