Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate was 0.7979 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1982–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in South Africa is 0.7979 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 43.7% on the previous year and up 123.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 3.99 % change on previous year in 1996 and was at its lowest, -12.99 % change on previous year, in 2010.
That places South Africa 20th out of 200 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 under-five deaths, annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | -1.86 % change on previous year | — |
| 1983 | -1.57 % change on previous year | -15.7% |
| 1984 | -1.64 % change on previous year | +4.4% |
| 1985 | -1.92 % change on previous year | +17.5% |
| 1986 | -2.77 % change on previous year | +43.9% |
| 1987 | -2.99 % change on previous year | +8.1% |
| 1988 | -3.84 % change on previous year | +28.3% |
| 1989 | -4.92 % change on previous year | +28.4% |
| 1990 | -5.32 % change on previous year | +8.0% |
| 1991 | -3.69 % change on previous year | -30.6% |
| 1992 | -1.87 % change on previous year | -49.3% |
| 1993 | -0.0739 % change on previous year | -96.1% |
| 1994 | -0.5051 % change on previous year | +583.8% |
| 1995 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -490.1% |
| 1996 | 3.99 % change on previous year | +102.5% |
| 1997 | 1.54 % change on previous year | -61.3% |
| 1998 | 2.76 % change on previous year | +78.9% |
| 1999 | 3.29 % change on previous year | +19.3% |
| 2000 | 1.86 % change on previous year | -43.5% |
| 2001 | 2.24 % change on previous year | +20.6% |
| 2002 | 2.07 % change on previous year | -7.6% |
| 2003 | 3.04 % change on previous year | +46.6% |
| 2004 | 3.82 % change on previous year | +25.6% |
| 2005 | 1.41 % change on previous year | -63.1% |
| 2006 | -0.9324 % change on previous year | -166.2% |
| 2007 | -5.13 % change on previous year | +450.5% |
| 2008 | -7.19 % change on previous year | +40.1% |
| 2009 | -9.5 % change on previous year | +32.1% |
| 2010 | -12.99 % change on previous year | +36.8% |
| 2011 | -9.37 % change on previous year | -27.9% |
| 2012 | -4.58 % change on previous year | -51.1% |
| 2013 | -3.08 % change on previous year | -32.8% |
| 2014 | -3.34 % change on previous year | +8.6% |
| 2015 | -3.92 % change on previous year | +17.2% |
| 2016 | -4.94 % change on previous year | +25.9% |
| 2017 | -4.18 % change on previous year | -15.4% |
| 2018 | -2.32 % change on previous year | -44.3% |
| 2019 | -1.24 % change on previous year | -46.8% |
| 2020 | -0.8648 % change on previous year | -30.1% |
| 2021 | 0.7791 % change on previous year | -190.1% |
| 2022 | 1.41 % change on previous year | +80.8% |
| 2023 | 1.42 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 0.7979 % change on previous year | -43.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -2.69 % change on previous year | -4.92 % change on previous year | -1.57 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1990s | 0.209 % change on previous year | -5.32 % change on previous year | 3.99 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.8309 % change on previous year | -9.5 % change on previous year | 3.82 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -5 % change on previous year | -12.99 % change on previous year | -1.24 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7074 % change on previous year | -0.8648 % change on previous year | 1.42 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 17 Malaysia 0.9714 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Saudi Arabia 0.8715 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Zimbabwe 0.8371 % change on previous year compare
- 21 Costa Rica 0.7449 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Syrian Arab Republic 0.7157 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Chad 0.5963 % 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 number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in South Africa was 0.7979 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 3.99 % change on previous year in 1996.
- What is the lowest number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.99 % change on previous year in 2010.
- How does South Africa rank for number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 20th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 123.9%. 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 Number of under-five deaths, 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 Number of under-five deaths. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Number of under-five deaths World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Number of under-five deaths. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.