South Africa - Boys Under Five Mortality Rate
Since 2014, South Africa Boys Under Five Mortality Rate decreased by 1.9% year on year. At 37.3 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Children Under 5 in 2019, the country was ranked number 57 comparing other countries in Boys Under Five Mortality Rate. South Africa is overtaken by Rwanda, which was ranked number 56 with 37.5 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Children Under 5 and is followed by Marshall Islands at 35.3 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Children Under 5. Nigeria ranked the highest with 123.6 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Children Under 5 in 2019, that is -2.4% compared to 2018. Somalia, Chad and Central African Republic respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. Venezuela recorded the best 5 years average growth at +5.7% per year, while Macedonia witnessed the worst performance at -13.6% per year.
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| Date | Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Children Under 5 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 37.30 |
| 2018 | 37.90 |
| 2017 | 38.50 |
| 2016 | 39.10 |
| 2015 | 40.00 |
How does South Africa rank in Boys Under Five Mortality Rate?
| # | 193 Countries | Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Children Under 5 | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
Nigeria
|
124 | 2019 | -2.4 % | -1.8 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
Somalia
|
123 | 2019 | -3.0 % | -3.1 % | View data | |
| 56 |
#56
Rwanda
|
38 | 2019 | -3.9 % | -4.8 % | View data | |
| 57 |
#57
South Africa
|
37 | 2019 | -1.6 % | -1.9 % | View data | |
| 58 |
#58
Marshall Islands
|
35 | 2019 | -3.0 % | -2.7 % | View data | |