Number of deaths ages 20-24 years, female in South Africa
South Africa: Number of deaths ages 20-24 years, female was 3,886 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of deaths ages 20-24 years, female in South Africa, 1990–2024
Source: Estimates developed by the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNICEF, WHO, World Bank, UN DESA Population Division) at www.childmortality.org.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of deaths ages 20-24 years, female in South Africa is 3,886, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 3.3% on the previous year and down 46.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of deaths ages 20-24 years, female in South Africa peaked at 16,925 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 3,023, in 1990.
That places South Africa 15th out of 197 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.
Number of deaths ages 20-24 years, female in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3,023 | — |
| 1991 | 3,457 | +14.4% |
| 1992 | 4,175 | +20.8% |
| 1993 | 4,820 | +15.4% |
| 1994 | 5,582 | +15.8% |
| 1995 | 6,772 | +21.3% |
| 1996 | 8,019 | +18.4% |
| 1997 | 9,183 | +14.5% |
| 1998 | 10,351 | +12.7% |
| 1999 | 11,558 | +11.7% |
| 2000 | 12,676 | +9.7% |
| 2001 | 13,770 | +8.6% |
| 2002 | 14,871 | +8.0% |
| 2003 | 15,844 | +6.5% |
| 2004 | 16,584 | +4.7% |
| 2005 | 16,925 | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 16,675 | -1.5% |
| 2007 | 16,063 | -3.7% |
| 2008 | 15,062 | -6.2% |
| 2009 | 13,828 | -8.2% |
| 2010 | 12,430 | -10.1% |
| 2011 | 10,949 | -11.9% |
| 2012 | 9,549 | -12.8% |
| 2013 | 8,327 | -12.8% |
| 2014 | 7,321 | -12.1% |
| 2015 | 6,555 | -10.5% |
| 2016 | 5,963 | -9.0% |
| 2017 | 5,400 | -9.4% |
| 2018 | 5,093 | -5.7% |
| 2019 | 4,856 | -4.7% |
| 2020 | 4,701 | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 4,514 | -4.0% |
| 2022 | 4,224 | -6.4% |
| 2023 | 4,020 | -4.8% |
| 2024 | 3,886 | -3.3% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 3,886 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 97, 40.1× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 3,886 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,289, 3.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6,694 | 3,023 | 11,558 | 10 |
| 2000s | 15,230 | 12,676 | 16,925 | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,644 | 4,856 | 12,430 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,269 | 3,886 | 4,701 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,152 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of deaths ages 20-24 years, female in South Africa?
- Number of deaths ages 20-24 years, female in South Africa was 3,886 in 2024, according to Estimates developed by the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNICEF, WHO, World Bank, UN DESA Population Division) at www.childmortality.org.
- What is the highest number of deaths ages 20-24 years, female recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 16,925 in 2005.
- What is the lowest number of deaths ages 20-24 years, female recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,023 in 1990.
- How does South Africa rank for number of deaths ages 20-24 years, female?
- South Africa ranks 15th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of deaths ages 20-24 years, female rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Estimates developed by the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNICEF, WHO, World Bank, UN DESA Population Division) at www.childmortality.org, published as part of Number of deaths ages 20-24 years, female. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of deaths of female youths ages 20-24 years