Number of under-five deaths, male, annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Number of under-five deaths, male, annual growth rate was 0.791 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of under-five deaths, male, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1982–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, number of under-five deaths, male, annual growth rate in South Africa stood at 0.791 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 41.3% on the previous year and up 124.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of under-five deaths, male, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 3.76 % change on previous year in 2004 and was at its lowest, -12.72 % change on previous year, in 2010.
That places South Africa 24th out of 197 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of under-five deaths, male, annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | -1.61 % change on previous year | — |
| 1983 | -1.46 % change on previous year | -9.7% |
| 1984 | -1.58 % change on previous year | +8.9% |
| 1985 | -1.83 % change on previous year | +15.3% |
| 1986 | -2.64 % change on previous year | +44.3% |
| 1987 | -2.94 % change on previous year | +11.3% |
| 1988 | -3.78 % change on previous year | +28.6% |
| 1989 | -4.9 % change on previous year | +29.9% |
| 1990 | -5.34 % change on previous year | +8.8% |
| 1991 | -3.87 % change on previous year | -27.4% |
| 1992 | -2.08 % change on previous year | -46.2% |
| 1993 | -0.3595 % change on previous year | -82.7% |
| 1994 | -0.8026 % change on previous year | +123.3% |
| 1995 | 1.66 % change on previous year | -306.5% |
| 1996 | 3.64 % change on previous year | +119.3% |
| 1997 | 1.15 % change on previous year | -68.5% |
| 1998 | 2.38 % change on previous year | +107.9% |
| 1999 | 2.89 % change on previous year | +21.4% |
| 2000 | 1.59 % change on previous year | -44.8% |
| 2001 | 1.91 % change on previous year | +20.0% |
| 2002 | 1.92 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 3.02 % change on previous year | +57.2% |
| 2004 | 3.76 % change on previous year | +24.6% |
| 2005 | 1.42 % change on previous year | -62.3% |
| 2006 | -0.8387 % change on previous year | -159.2% |
| 2007 | -4.97 % change on previous year | +492.1% |
| 2008 | -6.95 % change on previous year | +39.9% |
| 2009 | -9.15 % change on previous year | +31.6% |
| 2010 | -12.72 % change on previous year | +39.1% |
| 2011 | -9.02 % change on previous year | -29.1% |
| 2012 | -4.54 % change on previous year | -49.7% |
| 2013 | -3 % change on previous year | -33.8% |
| 2014 | -3.19 % change on previous year | +6.2% |
| 2015 | -3.83 % change on previous year | +19.9% |
| 2016 | -4.86 % change on previous year | +27.0% |
| 2017 | -4.1 % change on previous year | -15.5% |
| 2018 | -2.2 % change on previous year | -46.4% |
| 2019 | -1.21 % change on previous year | -44.9% |
| 2020 | -0.886 % change on previous year | -27.0% |
| 2021 | 0.8432 % change on previous year | -195.2% |
| 2022 | 1.46 % change on previous year | +72.9% |
| 2023 | 1.35 % change on previous year | -7.6% |
| 2024 | 0.791 % change on previous year | -41.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -2.59 % change on previous year | -4.9 % change on previous year | -1.46 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1990s | -0.074 % change on previous year | -5.34 % change on previous year | 3.64 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -0.8287 % change on previous year | -9.15 % change on previous year | 3.76 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -4.87 % change on previous year | -12.72 % change on previous year | -1.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.7105 % change on previous year | -0.886 % change on previous year | 1.46 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 21 Saudi Arabia 0.9947 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Zimbabwe 0.9754 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Malaysia 0.942 % change on previous year compare
- 25 Chad 0.7532 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Panama 0.6612 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Portugal 0.6452 % change on previous year compare
More education data for South Africa
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 181,739 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 339,638 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 410,708 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 407,696 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.50 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.52 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.44 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.119 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of under-five deaths, male, annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Number of under-five deaths, male, annual growth rate in South Africa was 0.791 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number of under-five deaths, male, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 3.76 % change on previous year in 2004.
- What is the lowest number of under-five deaths, male, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.72 % change on previous year in 2010.
- How does South Africa rank for number of under-five deaths, male, annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 24th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of under-five deaths, male, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 124.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Number of under-five deaths, male, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Number of under-five deaths, male. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Number of under-five deaths, male Estimates developed by the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNICEF, WHO, World Bank, UN DESA Population Division) at www.childmortality.org
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The year-on-year percentage change in Number of under-five deaths, male. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.