Child Mortality rate age 1-4 (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in South Africa
South Africa: Child Mortality rate age 1-4 (UN IGME estimate, 2024) was 11.12 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
11.12
Change on year
up 3.8%
World rank
32nd
of 201 countries
All-time high
33.65
in 2005
All-time low
6.02
in 1988
Years of data
49
1976–2024
Child Mortality rate age 1-4 in South Africa, 1976–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child mortality rate age 1-4 in South Africa is 11.12, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 3.8% on the previous year and up 19.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child mortality rate age 1-4 in South Africa peaked at 33.65 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 6.02, in 1988.
That places South Africa 32nd out of 201 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Child Mortality rate age 1-4 (UN IGME estimate, 2024) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 9.95 | — |
| 1977 | 9.39 | -5.6% |
| 1978 | 8.88 | -5.4% |
| 1979 | 8.39 | -5.5% |
| 1980 | 8.08 | -3.7% |
| 1981 | 7.69 | -4.7% |
| 1982 | 7.36 | -4.4% |
| 1983 | 7.07 | -4.0% |
| 1984 | 6.82 | -3.5% |
| 1985 | 6.57 | -3.6% |
| 1986 | 6.36 | -3.2% |
| 1987 | 6.14 | -3.5% |
| 1988 | 6.02 | -1.9% |
| 1989 | 6.06 | +0.6% |
| 1990 | 6.36 | +5.1% |
| 1991 | 7.02 | +10.3% |
| 1992 | 8.06 | +14.9% |
| 1993 | 9.6 | +19.1% |
| 1994 | 11.58 | +20.6% |
| 1995 | 13.79 | +19.1% |
| 1996 | 16.17 | +17.2% |
| 1997 | 18.47 | +14.2% |
| 1998 | 21.36 | +15.7% |
| 1999 | 23.85 | +11.7% |
| 2000 | 26.07 | +9.3% |
| 2001 | 28.68 | +10.0% |
| 2002 | 30.8 | +7.4% |
| 2003 | 32.46 | +5.4% |
| 2004 | 33.65 | +3.7% |
| 2005 | 33.65 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 32.38 | -3.8% |
| 2007 | 28.48 | -12.1% |
| 2008 | 23.74 | -16.6% |
| 2009 | 19.37 | -18.4% |
| 2010 | 14.74 | -23.9% |
| 2011 | 11.46 | -22.3% |
| 2012 | 10.07 | -12.1% |
| 2013 | 9.61 | -4.5% |
| 2014 | 9.34 | -2.9% |
| 2015 | 9.15 | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 9.05 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 9.12 | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 9.28 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 9.5 | +2.3% |
| 2020 | 9.59 | +0.9% |
| 2021 | 9.88 | +3.1% |
| 2022 | 10.27 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | 10.71 | +4.3% |
| 2024 | 11.12 | +3.8% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 11.12 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.62, 6.9× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 11.12 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13.74, 81% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.15 | 8.39 | 9.95 | 4 |
| 1980s | 6.82 | 6.02 | 8.08 | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.63 | 6.36 | 23.85 | 10 |
| 2000s | 28.93 | 19.37 | 33.65 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.13 | 9.05 | 14.74 | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.31 | 9.59 | 11.12 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is child mortality rate age 1-4 in South Africa?
- Child mortality rate age 1-4 in South Africa was 11.12 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest child mortality rate age 1-4 recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 33.65 in 2005.
- What is the lowest child mortality rate age 1-4 recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.02 in 1988.
- How does South Africa rank for child mortality rate age 1-4?
- South Africa ranks 32nd out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child mortality rate age 1-4 rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Child Mortality rate age 1-4 (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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