Mauritania vs South Africa: Under 5 mortality rate - Current trends maintained
Mauritania
30.66
in 2030
South Africa
32.31
in 2030
Mauritania rank
48th
South Africa rank
46th
Under 5 mortality rate - Current trends maintained over time
- Mauritania
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 32.31 against 30.66 in Mauritania, a difference of 1.65.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Mauritania's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2025 it was Mauritania ahead.
Mauritania ranks 48th and South Africa ranks 46th of 200 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Mauritania averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mauritania | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 33.66 | 33.62 | 0.0414 | Mauritania |
| 2030s | 30.66 | 32.31 | 1.66 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher under 5 mortality rate - current trends maintained, Mauritania or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 32.31 against 30.66 in Mauritania as of 2030.
- What is the difference in under 5 mortality rate - current trends maintained between Mauritania and South Africa?
- 1.65, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mauritania and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
- How do Mauritania and South Africa rank globally for under 5 mortality rate - current trends maintained?
- Mauritania ranks 48th and South Africa ranks 46th of 200 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Under 5 mortality rate - Current trends maintained (projection). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.