Ghana vs South Africa: Infant deaths
Ghana
24,393
in 2024
South Africa
28,570
in 2024
Ghana rank
35th
South Africa rank
32nd
Infant deaths over time
- Ghana
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 28,570 against 24,393 in Ghana, a difference of 4,177.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Ghana's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Ghana ranks 35th and South Africa ranks 32nd of 213 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 40,347 | 49,340 | 8,994 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 33,480 | 35,356 | 1,877 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 25,844 | 28,733 | 2,889 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher infant deaths, Ghana or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 28,570 against 24,393 in Ghana as of 2024.
- What is the difference in infant deaths between Ghana and South Africa?
- 4,177, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Ghana and South Africa rank globally for infant deaths?
- Ghana ranks 35th and South Africa ranks 32nd of 213 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Infant deaths (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.