Europe and Northern America vs South Africa: Under-five deaths
Europe and Northern America
54,026
in 2024
South Africa
41,435
in 2024
Europe and Northern America rank
25th
South Africa rank
28th
Under-five deaths over time
- Europe and Northern America
- South Africa
How they compare
Europe and Northern America currently reports 54,026 against 41,435 in South Africa, a difference of 12,591.
That makes Europe and Northern America's figure about 1.3 times South Africa's.
Across all 44 years both countries report, Europe and Northern America has been ahead every year.
Europe and Northern America ranks 25th and South Africa ranks 28th of 33 groups.
Europe and Northern America has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Europe and Northern America | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 241,967 | 82,973 | 158,994 | Europe and Northern America |
| 1990s | 154,023 | 67,880 | 86,144 | Europe and Northern America |
| 2000s | 99,171 | 78,650 | 20,521 | Europe and Northern America |
| 2010s | 74,994 | 46,927 | 28,067 | Europe and Northern America |
| 2020s | 56,556 | 40,541 | 16,015 | Europe and Northern America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher under-five deaths, Europe and Northern America or South Africa?
- Europe and Northern America, at 54,026 against 41,435 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in under-five deaths between Europe and Northern America and South Africa?
- 12,591, with Europe and Northern America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Europe and Northern America and South Africa?
- 44 years are reported by both, from 1981 to 2024.
- How do Europe and Northern America and South Africa rank globally for under-five deaths?
- Europe and Northern America ranks 25th and South Africa ranks 28th of 33 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.