South Africa vs Zimbabwe: Under-five deaths - Current trends maintained
South Africa
37,174
in 2030
Zimbabwe
33,428
in 2030
South Africa rank
27th
Zimbabwe rank
29th
Under-five deaths - Current trends maintained over time
- South Africa
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 37,174 against 33,428 in Zimbabwe, a difference of 3,746.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Zimbabwe's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 27th and Zimbabwe ranks 29th of 200 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 39,231 | 32,363 | 6,868 | South Africa |
| 2030s | 37,174 | 33,428 | 3,746 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher under-five deaths - current trends maintained, South Africa or Zimbabwe?
- South Africa, at 37,174 against 33,428 in Zimbabwe as of 2030.
- What is the difference in under-five deaths - current trends maintained between South Africa and Zimbabwe?
- 3,746, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Zimbabwe?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
- How do South Africa and Zimbabwe rank globally for under-five deaths - current trends maintained?
- South Africa ranks 27th and Zimbabwe ranks 29th 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.