Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate was -2.2 % change on previous year in 2100. ▼ Falling
Latest (2100)
-2.2 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 14.5%
World rank
180th
of 227 countries
All-time high
-1.95 % change on previous year
in 2038
All-time low
-3.53 % change on previous year
in 2073
Years of data
76
2025–2100
Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate in South Africa, 2025–2100
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South Africa recorded -2.2 % change on previous year for un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate in 2100.
The figure is up 14.5% on the previous year and up 19.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at -1.95 % change on previous year in 2038 and was at its lowest, -3.53 % change on previous year, in 2073.
South Africa ranks 180th of 227 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 76 years of available data.
Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -2.66 % change on previous year | — |
| 2026 | -2.7 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 2027 | -2.61 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2028 | -2.49 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 2029 | -2.34 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 2030 | -2.66 % change on previous year | +13.5% |
| 2031 | -2.45 % change on previous year | -7.7% |
| 2032 | -2.4 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2033 | -2.43 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 2034 | -2.26 % change on previous year | -7.3% |
| 2035 | -2.27 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 2036 | -2.16 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 2037 | -2.28 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 2038 | -1.95 % change on previous year | -14.6% |
| 2039 | -2.62 % change on previous year | +34.8% |
| 2040 | -2.3 % change on previous year | -12.2% |
| 2041 | -1.98 % change on previous year | -14.0% |
| 2042 | -2.31 % change on previous year | +16.4% |
| 2043 | -2.45 % change on previous year | +6.1% |
| 2044 | -2.22 % change on previous year | -9.4% |
| 2045 | -2.71 % change on previous year | +22.5% |
| 2046 | -2.64 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 2047 | -2.4 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 2048 | -2.79 % change on previous year | +16.2% |
| 2049 | -2.89 % change on previous year | +3.3% |
| 2050 | -3.21 % change on previous year | +11.3% |
| 2051 | -2.91 % change on previous year | -9.5% |
| 2052 | -2.6 % change on previous year | -10.8% |
| 2053 | -2.93 % change on previous year | +13.0% |
| 2054 | -2.82 % change on previous year | -3.8% |
| 2055 | -2.94 % change on previous year | +4.0% |
| 2056 | -3 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 2057 | -3.14 % change on previous year | +4.8% |
| 2058 | -3.04 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 2059 | -2.84 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 2060 | -3.14 % change on previous year | +10.4% |
| 2061 | -2.89 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 2062 | -3.18 % change on previous year | +10.1% |
| 2063 | -3.11 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2064 | -3.18 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 2065 | -2.78 % change on previous year | -12.7% |
| 2066 | -3.05 % change on previous year | +9.7% |
| 2067 | -3.42 % change on previous year | +12.2% |
| 2068 | -3.22 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 2069 | -3.23 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 2070 | -3.33 % change on previous year | +3.3% |
| 2071 | -3.23 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2072 | -3.19 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2073 | -3.53 % change on previous year | +10.8% |
| 2074 | -2.54 % change on previous year | -28.0% |
| 2075 | -2.49 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2076 | -2.58 % change on previous year | +3.8% |
| 2077 | -2.57 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2078 | -2.85 % change on previous year | +10.8% |
| 2079 | -2.52 % change on previous year | -11.6% |
| 2080 | -2.12 % change on previous year | -15.6% |
| 2081 | -2.69 % change on previous year | +26.7% |
| 2082 | -2.57 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 2083 | -2.54 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2084 | -2.65 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 2085 | -2.72 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 2086 | -2.78 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 2087 | -2.57 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 2088 | -2.89 % change on previous year | +12.4% |
| 2089 | -2.67 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 2090 | -2.72 % change on previous year | +1.9% |
| 2091 | -2.82 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 2092 | -2.7 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 2093 | -2.89 % change on previous year | +7.2% |
| 2094 | -2.68 % change on previous year | -7.3% |
| 2095 | -3.06 % change on previous year | +14.2% |
| 2096 | -2.84 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 2097 | -2.87 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 2098 | -2.56 % change on previous year | -10.6% |
| 2099 | -2.57 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 2100 | -2.2 % change on previous year | -14.5% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's -2.2 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is -1.44 % change on previous year, 1.5× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- South Africa's -2.2 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -1.51 % change on previous year, 1.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | -2.56 % change on previous year | -2.7 % change on previous year | -2.34 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2030s | -2.35 % change on previous year | -2.66 % change on previous year | -1.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2040s | -2.47 % change on previous year | -2.89 % change on previous year | -1.98 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2050s | -2.94 % change on previous year | -3.21 % change on previous year | -2.6 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2060s | -3.12 % change on previous year | -3.42 % change on previous year | -2.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2070s | -2.88 % change on previous year | -3.53 % change on previous year | -2.49 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2080s | -2.62 % change on previous year | -2.89 % change on previous year | -2.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2090s | -2.77 % change on previous year | -3.06 % change on previous year | -2.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2100s | -2.2 % change on previous year | -2.2 % change on previous year | -2.2 % change on previous year | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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Frequently asked questions
- What is un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate in South Africa was -2.2 % change on previous year in 2100, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was -1.95 % change on previous year in 2038.
- What is the lowest un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.53 % change on previous year in 2073.
- How does South Africa rank for un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 180th out of 227 countries with data for 2100.
- Is un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Un projection of annual infant 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 Un projection of annual infant deaths. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Number of infants who die before age 1 UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Un projection of annual infant deaths. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.