Botswana vs South Africa: Under 5 mortality rate - Remains constant

Botswana
33.31
in 2030
South Africa
35.06
in 2030
Botswana rank
54th
South Africa rank
52nd

Under 5 mortality rate - Remains constant over time

  • Botswana
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 35.06 against 33.31 in Botswana, a difference of 1.75.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Botswana's.

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

Botswana ranks 54th and South Africa ranks 52nd of 200 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Botswana South Africa Difference Ahead
2020s 33.31 35.06 1.75 South Africa
2030s 33.31 35.06 1.75 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher under 5 mortality rate - remains constant, Botswana or South Africa?
South Africa, at 35.06 against 33.31 in Botswana as of 2030.
What is the difference in under 5 mortality rate - remains constant between Botswana and South Africa?
1.75, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and South Africa?
6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
How do Botswana and South Africa rank globally for under 5 mortality rate - remains constant?
Botswana ranks 54th and South Africa ranks 52nd of 200 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Under 5 mortality rate - Remains constant (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 - Remains constant (projection)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
212 places, 1,272 data points, 2025–2030
Last refreshed