Niger vs South Africa: Under-five deaths - SDG target met

Niger
29,941
in 2030
South Africa
28,705
in 2030
Niger rank
20th
South Africa rank
21st

Under-five deaths - SDG target met over time

  • Niger
  • South Africa
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How they compare

Niger currently reports 29,941 against 28,705 in South Africa, a difference of 1,236.

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

Niger ranks 20th and South Africa ranks 21st of 200 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Niger South Africa Difference Ahead
2020s 61,526 34,345 27,181 Niger
2030s 29,941 28,705 1,236 Niger

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher under-five deaths - sdg target met, Niger or South Africa?
Niger, at 29,941 against 28,705 in South Africa as of 2030.
What is the difference in under-five deaths - sdg target met between Niger and South Africa?
1,236, with Niger ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and South Africa?
6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
How do Niger and South Africa rank globally for under-five deaths - sdg target met?
Niger ranks 20th 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.

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About this data

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