China vs South Africa: Under-five deaths - SDG target met
China
32,366
in 2030
South Africa
28,705
in 2030
China rank
18th
South Africa rank
21st
Under-five deaths - SDG target met over time
- China
- South Africa
How they compare
China currently reports 32,366 against 28,705 in South Africa, a difference of 3,661.
That makes China's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 18th and South Africa ranks 21st 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 | 40,880 | 34,345 | 6,535 | China |
| 2030s | 32,366 | 28,705 | 3,661 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher under-five deaths - sdg target met, China or South Africa?
- China, at 32,366 against 28,705 in South Africa as of 2030.
- What is the difference in under-five deaths - sdg target met between China and South Africa?
- 3,661, 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 - sdg target met?
- China ranks 18th and South Africa ranks 21st of 200 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Under-five deaths - SDG target met (projection). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.