Constant stillbirth rate in South Africa

South Africa: Constant stillbirth rate was 18.72 in 2030. ▬ Flat

Latest (2030)
18.72
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
30th
of 200 countries
All-time high
18.72
in 2024
All-time low
18.72
in 2024
Years of data
7
2024–2030

Constant stillbirth rate in South Africa, 2024–2030

051015202024202720302024: 18.72025: 18.72026: 18.72027: 18.72028: 18.72029: 18.72030: 18.7

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2030, constant stillbirth rate in South Africa stood at 18.72. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.

The figure is unchanged over ten years.

That places South Africa 30th out of 200 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2020s 18.72 18.72 18.72 6
2030s 18.72 18.72 18.72 1

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 27 Tanzania, United Republic of 19.31 compare
  2. 28 Papua New Guinea 19.21 compare
  3. 29 Burkina Faso 18.87 compare
  4. 31 Benin 18.6 compare
  5. 32 Gambia 18.48 compare
  6. 33 Madagascar 18.42 compare

See the full ranking of 212 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is constant stillbirth rate in South Africa?
Constant stillbirth rate in South Africa was 18.72 in 2030, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest constant stillbirth rate recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 18.72 in 2024.
What is the lowest constant stillbirth rate recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 18.72 in 2024.
How does South Africa rank for constant stillbirth rate?
South Africa ranks 30th out of 200 countries with data for 2030.
Is constant stillbirth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Constant stillbirth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Constant stillbirth rate
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
212 places, 1,484 data points, 2024–2030
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