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South Africa: Number of deaths ages 20-24 years

In , South Africa's Number of deaths ages 20-24 years was 11,947.00.

That's down 2.3% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 3,834.85 . South Africa ranks #16 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #5 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.2024) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

South Africa Number of deaths ages 20-24 years trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
30,074.00
Trough
11,947.00
1-year change
-2.3%
5-year change
-12.0%
-2.5% / yr
10-year change
-31.1%
-3.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Number of deaths ages 20-24 years
11,947.0000
12,229.0000
12,602.0000
12,939.0000
13,245.0000
13,570.0000
13,982.0000
14,517.0000
15,479.0000
16,506.0000

About Number of deaths ages 20-24 years

Number of deaths of youths ages 20-24 years

Indicator code: SH.DTH.2024Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was South Africa's Number of deaths ages 20-24 years in 2024?
In 2024, South Africa's Number of deaths ages 20-24 years was 11,947.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Africa's Number of deaths ages 20-24 years rising or falling?
South Africa's Number of deaths ages 20-24 years fell 2.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does South Africa rank globally on Number of deaths ages 20-24 years?
In 2024, South Africa ranked #16 out of 196 countries reporting Number of deaths ages 20-24 years.
How does South Africa's Number of deaths ages 20-24 years compare to the world average?
The global average for Number of deaths ages 20-24 years in 2024 was 3,834.85, so South Africa is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #5 of 48.
What is Number of deaths ages 20-24 years and how is it measured?
Number of deaths of youths ages 20-24 years
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.2024), CC BY 4.0.