China vs South Africa: Under-five deaths - Remains constant

China
48,177
in 2030
South Africa
40,326
in 2030
China rank
26th
South Africa rank
28th

Under-five deaths - Remains constant over time

  • China
  • South Africa
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How they compare

China currently reports 48,177 against 40,326 in South Africa, a difference of 7,851.

That makes China's figure about 1.2 times South Africa's.

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

China ranks 26th and South Africa ranks 28th of 200 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade China South Africa Difference Ahead
2020s 49,851 40,914 8,937 China
2030s 48,177 40,326 7,851 China

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher under-five deaths - remains constant, China or South Africa?
China, at 48,177 against 40,326 in South Africa as of 2030.
What is the difference in under-five deaths - remains constant between China and South Africa?
7,851, with China ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and South Africa?
6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
How do China and South Africa rank globally for under-five deaths - remains constant?
China ranks 26th and South Africa ranks 28th of 200 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Under-five deaths - Remains constant (projection). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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