Mexico vs South Africa: Infant deaths

Mexico
24,487
in 2024
South Africa
28,570
in 2024
Mexico rank
34th
South Africa rank
32nd

Infant deaths over time

  • Mexico
  • South Africa
020.0k40.0k60.0k200020122024

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 28,570 against 24,487 in Mexico, a difference of 4,083.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Mexico's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Mexico ahead.

Mexico ranks 34th 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 Mexico South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 47,190 49,340 2,150 South Africa
2010s 34,148 35,356 1,208 South Africa
2020s 26,386 28,733 2,348 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher infant deaths, Mexico or South Africa?
South Africa, at 28,570 against 24,487 in Mexico as of 2024.
What is the difference in infant deaths between Mexico and South Africa?
4,083, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and South Africa?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Mexico and South Africa rank globally for infant deaths?
Mexico ranks 34th 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.

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About this data

Indicator
Infant deaths (number)
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
234 places, 5,850 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed