Death rates disaster gdp in South Africa
South Africa: Death rates disaster gdp was 0.029 in 2026. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2026)
0.029
Change on year
down 82.9%
World rank
89th
of 192 countries
All-time high
1.36
in 1987
All-time low
0
in 1964
Years of data
52
1952–2026
Death rates disaster gdp in South Africa, 1952–2026
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for death rates disaster gdp in South Africa is 0.029, measured in 2026.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 82.9% on the previous year and up 27.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, death rates disaster gdp in South Africa peaked at 1.36 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1964.
South Africa ranks 89th of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Death rates disaster gdp in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 | 0.2574 | — |
| 1959 | 0.3185 | +23.7% |
| 1964 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0.0416 | — |
| 1974 | 0.104 | +149.9% |
| 1977 | 0.0147 | -85.8% |
| 1978 | 0.0933 | +532.5% |
| 1981 | 0.3405 | +265.0% |
| 1982 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1983 | 0.0305 | — |
| 1984 | 0.1888 | +518.2% |
| 1986 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1987 | 1.36 | — |
| 1988 | 0.065 | -95.2% |
| 1990 | 0.0295 | -54.7% |
| 1991 | 0.012 | -59.3% |
| 1992 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1993 | 0.0439 | — |
| 1994 | 0.0045 | -89.6% |
| 1995 | 0.3615 | +7852.9% |
| 1996 | 0.2526 | -30.1% |
| 1997 | 0.0328 | -87.0% |
| 1998 | 0.093 | +183.2% |
| 1999 | 0.122 | +31.1% |
| 2000 | 0.1845 | +51.2% |
| 2001 | 0.1051 | -43.0% |
| 2002 | 0.0875 | -16.8% |
| 2003 | 0.0021 | -97.6% |
| 2004 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 0.004 | — |
| 2006 | 0.024 | +493.9% |
| 2007 | 0.0515 | +114.4% |
| 2008 | 0.0978 | +90.1% |
| 2009 | 0.0619 | -36.8% |
| 2010 | 0.0439 | -29.0% |
| 2011 | 0.1189 | +170.5% |
| 2012 | 0.0242 | -79.7% |
| 2013 | 0.0055 | -77.3% |
| 2014 | 0.0594 | +981.9% |
| 2015 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 0.0227 | — |
| 2017 | 0.0555 | +144.6% |
| 2018 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 0.1712 | — |
| 2020 | 0.0215 | -87.5% |
| 2021 | 0.0943 | +339.3% |
| 2022 | 0.9282 | +884.3% |
| 2023 | 0.1123 | -87.9% |
| 2024 | 0.1422 | +26.6% |
| 2025 | 0.1699 | +19.5% |
| 2026 | 0.029 | -82.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 0.2879 | 0.2574 | 0.3185 | 2 |
| 1960s | 0.0139 | 0 | 0.0416 | 3 |
| 1970s | 0.0707 | 0.0147 | 0.104 | 3 |
| 1980s | 0.2829 | 0 | 1.36 | 7 |
| 1990s | 0.0952 | 0 | 0.3615 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0618 | 0 | 0.1845 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0501 | 0 | 0.1712 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2139 | 0.0215 | 0.9282 | 7 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 86 United States of America 0.0361 compare
- 87 Brazil 0.0342 compare
- 88 Puerto Rico 0.0309 compare
- 90 Nicaragua 0.0289 compare
- 91 Japan 0.0286 compare
- 92 Tanzania, United Republic of 0.0276 compare
More health data for South Africa
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.2 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1386 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,152 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 3,333 (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate 0.4769 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.1279 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate 0.5816 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per capita 0.1293 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is death rates disaster gdp in South Africa?
- Death rates disaster gdp in South Africa was 0.029 in 2026, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest death rates disaster gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1.36 in 1987.
- What is the lowest death rates disaster gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1964.
- How does South Africa rank for death rates disaster gdp?
- South Africa ranks 89th out of 192 countries with data for 2026.
- Is death rates disaster gdp rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Death rates disaster gdp. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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