North America vs South Africa: Under-five deaths
North America
25,634
in 2024
South Africa
41,435
in 2024
North America rank
29th
South Africa rank
28th
Under-five deaths over time
- North America
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 41,435 against 25,634 in North America, a difference of 15,801.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.6 times North America's.
Across all 44 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
North America ranks 29th and South Africa ranks 28th of 33 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North America | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 52,585 | 82,973 | 30,388 | South Africa |
| 1990s | 41,323 | 67,880 | 26,557 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 34,214 | 78,650 | 44,436 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 29,009 | 46,927 | 17,918 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 25,863 | 40,541 | 14,678 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher under-five deaths, North America or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 41,435 against 25,634 in North America as of 2024.
- What is the difference in under-five deaths between North America and South Africa?
- 15,801, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North America and South Africa?
- 44 years are reported by both, from 1981 to 2024.
- How do North America and South Africa rank globally for under-five deaths?
- North America ranks 29th 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.