Number of infants who die before age 1 in South Africa
South Africa: Number of infants who die before age 1 was 3,333 deaths in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2100)
3,333 deaths
Change on year
down 2.2%
World rank
42nd
of 236 countries
All-time high
27,062 deaths
in 2024
All-time low
3,333 deaths
in 2100
Years of data
77
2024–2100
Number of infants who die before age 1 in South Africa, 2024–2100
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
In 2100, number of infants who die before age 1 in South Africa stood at 3,333 deaths. That is the lowest value across all 77 years on record.
That represents a change of down 2.2% on the previous year and down 24.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of infants who die before age 1 in South Africa peaked at 27,062 deaths in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3,333 deaths, in 2100.
South Africa ranks 42nd of 236 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of infants who die before age 1 in South Africa, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27,062 deaths | — |
| 2025 | 26,343 deaths | -2.7% |
| 2026 | 25,633 deaths | -2.7% |
| 2027 | 24,965 deaths | -2.6% |
| 2028 | 24,344 deaths | -2.5% |
| 2029 | 23,774 deaths | -2.3% |
| 2030 | 23,142 deaths | -2.7% |
| 2031 | 22,574 deaths | -2.5% |
| 2032 | 22,033 deaths | -2.4% |
| 2033 | 21,497 deaths | -2.4% |
| 2034 | 21,012 deaths | -2.3% |
| 2035 | 20,534 deaths | -2.3% |
| 2036 | 20,091 deaths | -2.2% |
| 2037 | 19,633 deaths | -2.3% |
| 2038 | 19,251 deaths | -1.9% |
| 2039 | 18,746 deaths | -2.6% |
| 2040 | 18,314 deaths | -2.3% |
| 2041 | 17,951 deaths | -2.0% |
| 2042 | 17,537 deaths | -2.3% |
| 2043 | 17,108 deaths | -2.4% |
| 2044 | 16,729 deaths | -2.2% |
| 2045 | 16,275 deaths | -2.7% |
| 2046 | 15,845 deaths | -2.6% |
| 2047 | 15,464 deaths | -2.4% |
| 2048 | 15,032 deaths | -2.8% |
| 2049 | 14,598 deaths | -2.9% |
| 2050 | 14,129 deaths | -3.2% |
| 2051 | 13,718 deaths | -2.9% |
| 2052 | 13,362 deaths | -2.6% |
| 2053 | 12,970 deaths | -2.9% |
| 2054 | 12,604 deaths | -2.8% |
| 2055 | 12,234 deaths | -2.9% |
| 2056 | 11,867 deaths | -3.0% |
| 2057 | 11,494 deaths | -3.1% |
| 2058 | 11,145 deaths | -3.0% |
| 2059 | 10,828 deaths | -2.8% |
| 2060 | 10,488 deaths | -3.1% |
| 2061 | 10,185 deaths | -2.9% |
| 2062 | 9,861 deaths | -3.2% |
| 2063 | 9,554 deaths | -3.1% |
| 2064 | 9,250 deaths | -3.2% |
| 2065 | 8,993 deaths | -2.8% |
| 2066 | 8,719 deaths | -3.0% |
| 2067 | 8,421 deaths | -3.4% |
| 2068 | 8,150 deaths | -3.2% |
| 2069 | 7,887 deaths | -3.2% |
| 2070 | 7,624 deaths | -3.3% |
| 2071 | 7,378 deaths | -3.2% |
| 2072 | 7,143 deaths | -3.2% |
| 2073 | 6,891 deaths | -3.5% |
| 2074 | 6,716 deaths | -2.5% |
| 2075 | 6,549 deaths | -2.5% |
| 2076 | 6,380 deaths | -2.6% |
| 2077 | 6,216 deaths | -2.6% |
| 2078 | 6,039 deaths | -2.8% |
| 2079 | 5,887 deaths | -2.5% |
| 2080 | 5,762 deaths | -2.1% |
| 2081 | 5,607 deaths | -2.7% |
| 2082 | 5,463 deaths | -2.6% |
| 2083 | 5,324 deaths | -2.5% |
| 2084 | 5,183 deaths | -2.6% |
| 2085 | 5,042 deaths | -2.7% |
| 2086 | 4,902 deaths | -2.8% |
| 2087 | 4,776 deaths | -2.6% |
| 2088 | 4,638 deaths | -2.9% |
| 2089 | 4,514 deaths | -2.7% |
| 2090 | 4,391 deaths | -2.7% |
| 2091 | 4,267 deaths | -2.8% |
| 2092 | 4,152 deaths | -2.7% |
| 2093 | 4,032 deaths | -2.9% |
| 2094 | 3,924 deaths | -2.7% |
| 2095 | 3,804 deaths | -3.1% |
| 2096 | 3,696 deaths | -2.8% |
| 2097 | 3,590 deaths | -2.9% |
| 2098 | 3,498 deaths | -2.6% |
| 2099 | 3,408 deaths | -2.6% |
| 2100 | 3,333 deaths | -2.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 25,354 deaths | 23,774 deaths | 27,062 deaths | 6 |
| 2030s | 20,851 deaths | 18,746 deaths | 23,142 deaths | 10 |
| 2040s | 16,485 deaths | 14,598 deaths | 18,314 deaths | 10 |
| 2050s | 12,435 deaths | 10,828 deaths | 14,129 deaths | 10 |
| 2060s | 9,151 deaths | 7,887 deaths | 10,488 deaths | 10 |
| 2070s | 6,682 deaths | 5,887 deaths | 7,624 deaths | 10 |
| 2080s | 5,121 deaths | 4,514 deaths | 5,762 deaths | 10 |
| 2090s | 3,876 deaths | 3,408 deaths | 4,391 deaths | 10 |
| 2100s | 3,333 deaths | 3,333 deaths | 3,333 deaths | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of infants who die before age 1 in South Africa?
- Number of infants who die before age 1 in South Africa was 3,333 deaths in 2100, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of infants who die before age 1 recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 27,062 deaths in 2024.
- What is the lowest number of infants who die before age 1 recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,333 deaths in 2100.
- How does South Africa rank for number of infants who die before age 1?
- South Africa ranks 42nd out of 236 countries with data for 2100.
- Is number of infants who die before age 1 rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of infants who die before age 1. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of deaths in a calendar year. This only includes people at birth. Future projections are based on the UN's medium scenario.