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South Africa Under-5 mortality rate 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Under-5 mortality rate in South Africa stood at 35.1 per 1000 in 2024, according to World Bank. The latest value is up 0.9% from 34.8 per 1000 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 39.7 per 1000 (down 12% since). The highest value since 1974 was 132.3 per 1000 in 1974, the lowest 33.9 per 1000 in 2020. South Africa ranked 53rd highest of the 196 countries in this dataset in 2024; Nigeria ranked first.

Data source: World Bank · Unit: per 1000 · Category: Demographics · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1960–2024

Key facts

What is the latest Under-5 mortality rate in South Africa?

Under-5 mortality rate in South Africa stood at 35.1 per 1000 in 2024, according to World Bank.

Is Under-5 mortality rate in South Africa rising or falling?

The latest value is up 0.9% from 34.8 per 1000 in 2023. Ten years earlier, in 2014, the value was 39.7 per 1000 (down 12% since).

How does South Africa rank for Under-5 mortality rate?

South Africa ranked 53rd highest of the 196 countries in this dataset in 2024; Nigeria ranked first.

What is the highest Under-5 mortality rate on record in South Africa?

The highest value since 1974 was 132.3 per 1000 in 1974, the lowest 33.9 per 1000 in 2020.

Metadata for Under-5 mortality rate in South Africa
IndicatorUnder-5 mortality rate
CountrySouth Africa
CategoryDemographics
Unitper 1000
SourceWorld Bank
Interactive chartView on EconDash
API accessEconDash API documentation

Latest value: 35.1 per 1000 (2024)

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Source:World Bank — series SH.DYN.MORT
License:CC BY 4.0
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APA

World Bank. (2026). Under-5 mortality rate — South Africa [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/under-5-mortality-rate/ZAF. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SH.DYN.MORT

MLA

World Bank. "Under-5 mortality rate — South Africa." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/under-5-mortality-rate/ZAF. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SH.DYN.MORT.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Under-5 mortality rate — South Africa." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/under-5-mortality-rate/ZAF. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SH.DYN.MORT.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_under_5_mortality_rate_zaf,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Under-5 mortality rate --- South Africa}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/under-5-mortality-rate/ZAF},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SH.DYN.MORT}
}