Maternal mortality vs neonatal mortality in South Africa
South Africa: Maternal mortality vs neonatal mortality was 126.83 in 2020. ▬ Flat
Latest (2020)
126.83
Change on year
up 7.2%
World rank
59th
of 185 countries
All-time high
231.92
in 2004
All-time low
118.27
in 2019
Years of data
36
1985–2020
Maternal mortality vs neonatal mortality in South Africa, 1985–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2020, maternal mortality vs neonatal mortality in South Africa stood at 126.83.
That represents a change of up 7.2% on the previous year and down 42.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal mortality vs neonatal mortality in South Africa peaked at 231.92 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 118.27, in 2019.
That places South Africa 59th out of 185 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
Maternal mortality vs neonatal mortality in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 168.02 | — |
| 1986 | 162.41 | -3.3% |
| 1987 | 163.53 | +0.7% |
| 1988 | 151.37 | -7.4% |
| 1989 | 159.8 | +5.6% |
| 1990 | 150.3 | -5.9% |
| 1991 | 152.75 | +1.6% |
| 1992 | 142.72 | -6.6% |
| 1993 | 141.67 | -0.7% |
| 1994 | 136.32 | -3.8% |
| 1995 | 132.7 | -2.7% |
| 1996 | 160.38 | +20.9% |
| 1997 | 159.74 | -0.4% |
| 1998 | 149.84 | -6.2% |
| 1999 | 152.61 | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 173.02 | +13.4% |
| 2001 | 168.28 | -2.7% |
| 2002 | 193.37 | +14.9% |
| 2003 | 205.04 | +6.0% |
| 2004 | 231.92 | +13.1% |
| 2005 | 220.65 | -4.9% |
| 2006 | 208.3 | -5.6% |
| 2007 | 218.05 | +4.7% |
| 2008 | 215.58 | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 225.26 | +4.5% |
| 2010 | 219.06 | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 193.74 | -11.6% |
| 2012 | 164.41 | -15.1% |
| 2013 | 150.95 | -8.2% |
| 2014 | 141.22 | -6.4% |
| 2015 | 141.16 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 126.93 | -10.1% |
| 2017 | 133.44 | +5.1% |
| 2018 | 125.4 | -6.0% |
| 2019 | 118.27 | -5.7% |
| 2020 | 126.83 | +7.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 161.03 | 151.37 | 168.02 | 5 |
| 1990s | 147.9 | 132.7 | 160.38 | 10 |
| 2000s | 205.95 | 168.28 | 231.92 | 10 |
| 2010s | 151.46 | 118.27 | 219.06 | 10 |
| 2020s | 126.83 | 126.83 | 126.83 | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 56 Zambia 134.66 compare
- 57 Belize 129.79 compare
- 58 Mozambique 127.11 compare
- 60 Lao People's Democratic Republic 126.06 compare
- 61 Tonga 125.64 compare
- 62 Bangladesh 123.03 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 65 and above, total, annual growth rate 4.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per capita 0.0689 units per person (2025)
- Population, female, annual growth rate 1.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population, female, per capita 0.5134 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal mortality vs neonatal mortality in South Africa?
- Maternal mortality vs neonatal mortality in South Africa was 126.83 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest maternal mortality vs neonatal mortality recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 231.92 in 2004.
- What is the lowest maternal mortality vs neonatal mortality recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 118.27 in 2019.
- How does South Africa rank for maternal mortality vs neonatal mortality?
- South Africa ranks 59th out of 185 countries with data for 2020.
- Is maternal mortality vs neonatal mortality rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Maternal mortality vs neonatal mortality. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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