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

South Africa
40,326
in 2030
Zambia
36,104
in 2030
South Africa rank
28th
Zambia rank
31st

Under-five deaths - Remains constant over time

  • South Africa
  • Zambia
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 40,326 against 36,104 in Zambia, a difference of 4,222.

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

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

South Africa ranks 28th and Zambia ranks 31st 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 Zambia Difference Ahead
2020s 40,914 34,562 6,352 South Africa
2030s 40,326 36,104 4,222 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher under-five deaths - remains constant, South Africa or Zambia?
South Africa, at 40,326 against 36,104 in Zambia as of 2030.
What is the difference in under-five deaths - remains constant between South Africa and Zambia?
4,222, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Zambia?
6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
How do South Africa and Zambia rank globally for under-five deaths - remains constant?
South Africa ranks 28th and Zambia ranks 31st 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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About this data

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