Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate was 1.58 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in South Africa, 1978–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, neonatal deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in South Africa stood at 1.58 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 12.5% on the previous year and up 4,393.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, neonatal deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 7.33 % change on previous year in 2008 and was at its lowest, -8.89 % change on previous year, in 2000.
That places South Africa 19th out of 201 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 0.0939 % change on previous year | — |
| 1979 | 0.6379 % change on previous year | +579.4% |
| 1980 | 0.4176 % change on previous year | -34.5% |
| 1981 | 1.1 % change on previous year | +162.3% |
| 1982 | 1.61 % change on previous year | +46.9% |
| 1983 | 0.1952 % change on previous year | -87.9% |
| 1984 | 0.4726 % change on previous year | +142.1% |
| 1985 | -0.1257 % change on previous year | -126.6% |
| 1986 | -1.19 % change on previous year | +846.9% |
| 1987 | -0.5421 % change on previous year | -54.4% |
| 1988 | -3.12 % change on previous year | +474.9% |
| 1989 | -3.98 % change on previous year | +27.7% |
| 1990 | -5.45 % change on previous year | +36.9% |
| 1991 | -2.21 % change on previous year | -59.4% |
| 1992 | -3.99 % change on previous year | +80.3% |
| 1993 | -1.79 % change on previous year | -55.0% |
| 1994 | -8.49 % change on previous year | +373.2% |
| 1995 | 1.34 % change on previous year | -115.7% |
| 1996 | -5.97 % change on previous year | -547.2% |
| 1997 | -8.29 % change on previous year | +38.8% |
| 1998 | -8.74 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 1999 | -6.95 % change on previous year | -20.4% |
| 2000 | -8.89 % change on previous year | +27.8% |
| 2001 | -4.4 % change on previous year | -50.5% |
| 2002 | -2.71 % change on previous year | -38.5% |
| 2003 | 2.34 % change on previous year | -186.3% |
| 2004 | 4.89 % change on previous year | +109.5% |
| 2005 | 5.26 % change on previous year | +7.4% |
| 2006 | 4.72 % change on previous year | -10.1% |
| 2007 | 2.54 % change on previous year | -46.3% |
| 2008 | 7.33 % change on previous year | +189.0% |
| 2009 | -5.46 % change on previous year | -174.5% |
| 2010 | -4.07 % change on previous year | -25.4% |
| 2011 | -2.6 % change on previous year | -36.3% |
| 2012 | -1.59 % change on previous year | -38.6% |
| 2013 | -1.58 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 0.0352 % change on previous year | -102.2% |
| 2015 | -2.19 % change on previous year | -6317.8% |
| 2016 | -3.52 % change on previous year | +60.8% |
| 2017 | -1.19 % change on previous year | -66.1% |
| 2018 | 0.362 % change on previous year | -130.4% |
| 2019 | 1.09 % change on previous year | +201.0% |
| 2020 | 1.61 % change on previous year | +48.0% |
| 2021 | 2.11 % change on previous year | +31.1% |
| 2022 | 1.95 % change on previous year | -7.8% |
| 2023 | 1.81 % change on previous year | -7.3% |
| 2024 | 1.58 % change on previous year | -12.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.3659 % change on previous year | 0.0939 % change on previous year | 0.6379 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1980s | -0.5165 % change on previous year | -3.98 % change on previous year | 1.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -5.06 % change on previous year | -8.74 % change on previous year | 1.34 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.5625 % change on previous year | -8.89 % change on previous year | 7.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.53 % change on previous year | -4.07 % change on previous year | 1.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.81 % change on previous year | 1.58 % change on previous year | 2.11 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 16 Equatorial Guinea 1.92 % change on previous year compare
- 17 Netherlands 1.81 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Finland 1.69 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Malaysia 1.46 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Central African Republic 1.36 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 1.26 % change on previous year 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)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,152 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 3,333 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.5504 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.045 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.0003 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is neonatal deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Neonatal deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate in South Africa was 1.58 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest neonatal deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 7.33 % change on previous year in 2008.
- What is the lowest neonatal deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -8.89 % change on previous year in 2000.
- How does South Africa rank for neonatal deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 19th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is neonatal deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,393.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Neonatal deaths UNICEF
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The year-on-year percentage change in Neonatal deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.