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South Africa: Number of deaths ages 5-9 years

In , South Africa's Number of deaths ages 5-9 years was 2,575.00.

That's down 1.4% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 2,376.44 . South Africa ranks #37 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #26 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.0509) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

South Africa Number of deaths ages 5-9 years trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
7,763.00
Trough
2,575.00
1-year change
-1.4%
5-year change
-17.1%
-3.7% / yr
10-year change
-41.9%
-5.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Number of deaths ages 5-9 years
2,575.0000
2,612.0000
2,675.0000
2,785.0000
2,942.0000
3,108.0000
3,303.0000
3,532.0000
3,793.0000
4,096.0000

About Number of deaths ages 5-9 years

Number of deaths of children ages 5-9 years

Indicator code: SH.DTH.0509Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was South Africa's Number of deaths ages 5-9 years in 2024?
In 2024, South Africa's Number of deaths ages 5-9 years was 2,575.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Africa's Number of deaths ages 5-9 years rising or falling?
South Africa's Number of deaths ages 5-9 years fell 1.4% from 2023 to 2024.
How does South Africa rank globally on Number of deaths ages 5-9 years?
In 2024, South Africa ranked #37 out of 196 countries reporting Number of deaths ages 5-9 years.
How does South Africa's Number of deaths ages 5-9 years compare to the world average?
The global average for Number of deaths ages 5-9 years in 2024 was 2,376.44, so South Africa is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #26 of 48.
What is Number of deaths ages 5-9 years and how is it measured?
Number of deaths of children ages 5-9 years
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.0509), CC BY 4.0.