Burkina Faso vs South Africa: Under-five deaths - Current trends maintained

Burkina Faso
46,714
in 2030
South Africa
37,174
in 2030
Burkina Faso rank
24th
South Africa rank
27th

Under-five deaths - Current trends maintained over time

  • Burkina Faso
  • South Africa
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How they compare

Burkina Faso currently reports 46,714 against 37,174 in South Africa, a difference of 9,540.

That makes Burkina Faso's figure about 1.3 times South Africa's.

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

Burkina Faso ranks 24th and South Africa ranks 27th of 200 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Burkina Faso South Africa Difference Ahead
2020s 50,276 39,231 11,045 Burkina Faso
2030s 46,714 37,174 9,540 Burkina Faso

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher under-five deaths - current trends maintained, Burkina Faso or South Africa?
Burkina Faso, at 46,714 against 37,174 in South Africa as of 2030.
What is the difference in under-five deaths - current trends maintained between Burkina Faso and South Africa?
9,540, with Burkina Faso ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and South Africa?
6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
How do Burkina Faso and South Africa rank globally for under-five deaths - current trends maintained?
Burkina Faso ranks 24th and South Africa ranks 27th of 200 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Under-five deaths - Current trends maintained (projection). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

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