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
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.