Rwanda vs South Africa: Under 5 mortality rate - Current trends maintained

Rwanda
32.81
in 2030
South Africa
32.31
in 2030
Rwanda rank
45th
South Africa rank
46th

Under 5 mortality rate - Current trends maintained over time

  • Rwanda
  • South Africa
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How they compare

Rwanda currently reports 32.81 against 32.31 in South Africa, a difference of 0.5.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Rwanda has been ahead every year.

Rwanda ranks 45th and South Africa ranks 46th of 200 countries.

Rwanda has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Rwanda South Africa Difference Ahead
2020s 35.18 33.62 1.56 Rwanda
2030s 32.81 32.31 0.4943 Rwanda

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher under 5 mortality rate - current trends maintained, Rwanda or South Africa?
Rwanda, at 32.81 against 32.31 in South Africa as of 2030.
What is the difference in under 5 mortality rate - current trends maintained between Rwanda and South Africa?
0.5, with Rwanda ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Rwanda and South Africa?
6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
How do Rwanda and South Africa rank globally for under 5 mortality rate - current trends maintained?
Rwanda ranks 45th 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.

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Indicator
Under 5 mortality rate - Current trends maintained (projection)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
212 places, 1,272 data points, 2025–2030
Last refreshed