South Africa: Number of under-five deaths
In , South Africa's Number of under-five deaths was 41,435.00.
That's up 0.8% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 24,784.66 . South Africa ranks #28 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #19 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.MORT) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 85,153.00
- Trough
- 39,661.00
- 1-year change
- +0.8%
- 5-year change
- +3.6%
- +0.7% / yr
- 10-year change
- -12.6%
- -1.3% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Number of under-five deaths |
|---|---|
| 41,435.0000 | |
| 41,107.0000 | |
| 40,533.0000 | |
| 39,970.0000 | |
| 39,661.0000 | |
| 40,007.0000 | |
| 40,508.0000 | |
| 41,472.0000 | |
| 43,279.0000 | |
| 45,526.0000 |
About Number of under-five deaths
Number of children dying before reaching age five.
Indicator code: SH.DTH.MORT • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was South Africa's Number of under-five deaths in 2024?
- In 2024, South Africa's Number of under-five deaths was 41,435.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is South Africa's Number of under-five deaths rising or falling?
- South Africa's Number of under-five deaths rose 0.8% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does South Africa rank globally on Number of under-five deaths?
- In 2024, South Africa ranked #28 out of 196 countries reporting Number of under-five deaths.
- How does South Africa's Number of under-five deaths compare to the world average?
- The global average for Number of under-five deaths in 2024 was 24,784.66, so South Africa is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #19 of 48.
- What is Number of under-five deaths and how is it measured?
- Number of children dying before reaching age five.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.MORT), CC BY 4.0.