Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), per unit of GDP in South Africa
South Africa: Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), per unit of GDP was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1981–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 0 units per US$ of GDP for under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), per unit of gdp in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.2% on the previous year and down 16.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), per unit of gdp in South Africa peaked at 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 2021.
That places South Africa 69th out of 194 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), per unit of GDP in South Africa, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1982 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +6.4% |
| 1983 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -12.1% |
| 1984 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +11.5% |
| 1985 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +29.1% |
| 1986 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -14.6% |
| 1987 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -26.3% |
| 1988 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -10.7% |
| 1989 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -8.5% |
| 1990 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -18.8% |
| 1991 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -10.2% |
| 1992 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -9.7% |
| 1993 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -0.2% |
| 1994 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -4.6% |
| 1995 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -8.8% |
| 1996 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +9.4% |
| 1997 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 1998 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +13.5% |
| 1999 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +4.3% |
| 2000 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +14.6% |
| 2002 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +7.1% |
| 2003 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -32.5% |
| 2004 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -20.0% |
| 2005 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -10.2% |
| 2006 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -5.8% |
| 2007 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -13.5% |
| 2008 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -2.2% |
| 2009 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -13.2% |
| 2010 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -31.3% |
| 2011 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -17.4% |
| 2012 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +5.0% |
| 2014 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +5.6% |
| 2016 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -18.7% |
| 2018 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -8.1% |
| 2019 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +2.8% |
| 2020 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +14.2% |
| 2021 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -18.9% |
| 2022 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +4.5% |
| 2023 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +8.4% |
| 2024 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 0 units per US$ of GDP is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 3.8× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 8% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 9 |
| 1990s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 66 Sao Tome and Principe 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 67 Philippines 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 68 Botswana 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 70 Uzbekistan 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 71 Honduras 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 72 Iraq 0 units per US$ of GDP 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 under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), per unit of gdp in South Africa?
- Under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), per unit of gdp in South Africa was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1985.
- What is the lowest under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2021.
- How does South Africa rank for under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), per unit of gdp?
- South Africa ranks 69th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is under-five deaths (un igme estimate, 2024), per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.9%. 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 Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Under-five deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.