Small island developing States vs South Africa: Under-five deaths
Small island developing States
41,077
in 2024
South Africa
41,435
in 2024
Small island developing States rank
26th
South Africa rank
28th
Under-five deaths over time
- Small island developing States
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 41,435 against 41,077 in Small island developing States, a difference of 358.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 44 shared years of data; in 1981 it was Small island developing States ahead.
Small island developing States ranks 26th and South Africa ranks 28th of 33 groups.
Across the 5 decades both report, Small island developing States averaged higher in 4 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Small island developing States | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 97,886 | 82,973 | 14,913 | Small island developing States |
| 1990s | 84,359 | 67,880 | 16,479 | Small island developing States |
| 2000s | 64,368 | 78,650 | 14,282 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 54,950 | 46,927 | 8,023 | Small island developing States |
| 2020s | 43,733 | 40,541 | 3,192 | Small island developing States |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher under-five deaths, Small island developing States or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 41,435 against 41,077 in Small island developing States as of 2024.
- What is the difference in under-five deaths between Small island developing States and South Africa?
- 358, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Small island developing States and South Africa?
- 44 years are reported by both, from 1981 to 2024.
- How do Small island developing States and South Africa rank globally for under-five deaths?
- Small island developing States ranks 26th 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.