Stillbirth maintained projection in South Africa

South Africa: Stillbirth maintained projection was 21,178 in 2030. β–Ό Falling

Latest (2030)
21,178
Change on year
down 1.0%
World rank
22nd
of 200 countries
All-time high
22,461
in 2024
All-time low
21,178
in 2030
Years of data
7
2024–2030

Stillbirth maintained projection in South Africa, 2024–2030

05.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k2024202720302024: 22.5k2025: 22.2k2026: 22.0k2027: 21.8k2028: 21.6k2029: 21.4k2030: 21.2k

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2030, stillbirth maintained projection in South Africa stood at 21,178. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.

The figure is down 1.0% on the previous year and down 5.7% over ten years.

That places South Africa 22nd out of 200 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the top quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2020s 21,899 21,393 22,461 6
2030s 21,178 21,178 21,178 1

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 19 Mozambique 23,099 compare
  2. 20 Uganda 22,330 compare
  3. 21 Mali 21,516 compare
  4. 23 Philippines 20,590 compare
  5. 24 Madagascar 18,871 compare
  6. 25 Egypt 17,392 compare

See the full ranking of 212 places β†’

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All data for South Africa β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is stillbirth maintained projection in South Africa?
Stillbirth maintained projection in South Africa was 21,178 in 2030, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest stillbirth maintained projection recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 22,461 in 2024.
What is the lowest stillbirth maintained projection recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 21,178 in 2030.
How does South Africa rank for stillbirth maintained projection?
South Africa ranks 22nd out of 200 countries with data for 2030.
Is stillbirth maintained projection rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 5.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Stillbirth maintained projection. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Stillbirth maintained projection
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
212 places, 1,484 data points, 2024–2030
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