South Africa - Total Infant Mortality Rates
Since 2014, South Africa Total Infant Mortality Rates fell by 3.5% year on year. With 27.5 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births in 2019, the country was ranked number 2 among other countries in Total Infant Mortality Rates. India topped the ranking with 28.2 Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births in 2019, a decrease of 5.7% versus 2018. Luxembourg witnessed the best average annual growth at +7.4% per year, while Estonia was the worst growing country at -12.3% per year.
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| Date | Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 27.50 |
| 2018 | 28.50 |
| 2017 | 29.60 |
| 2016 | 30.70 |
| 2015 | 31.40 |
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How does South Africa rank in Total Infant Mortality Rates?
| # | 44 Countries | Units (Deaths) Per Thousand Live Births | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
India
|
28 | 2019 | -5.7 % | -5.2 % | View data |
| 2 |
#2
South Africa
|
28 | 2019 | -3.5 % | -3.5 % | View data |
| 3 |
#3
Indonesia
|
20 | 2019 | -4.7 % | -3.7 % | View data |
| 4 |
#4
Colombia
|
16 | 2019 | -2.5 % | -1.9 % | View data |
| 5 |
#5
Mexico
|
13 | 2019 | -3.1 % | -1.7 % | View data |