Mozambique vs South Africa: Infant deaths
Mozambique
55,191
in 2024
South Africa
28,570
in 2024
Mozambique rank
11th
South Africa rank
28th
Infant deaths over time
- Mozambique
- South Africa
How they compare
Mozambique currently reports 55,191 against 28,570 in South Africa, a difference of 26,621.
That makes Mozambique's figure about 1.9 times South Africa's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Mozambique has been ahead every year.
Mozambique ranks 11th and South Africa ranks 28th of 184 countries.
Mozambique has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mozambique | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 68,572 | 49,340 | 19,232 | Mozambique |
| 2010s | 57,458 | 35,356 | 22,102 | Mozambique |
| 2020s | 56,033 | 28,733 | 27,300 | Mozambique |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher infant deaths, Mozambique or South Africa?
- Mozambique, at 55,191 against 28,570 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in infant deaths between Mozambique and South Africa?
- 26,621, with Mozambique ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mozambique and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Mozambique and South Africa rank globally for infant deaths?
- Mozambique ranks 11th and South Africa ranks 28th of 184 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.