Iraq vs South Africa: Neonatal deaths - High-income country average rate matched

Iraq
3,503
in 2030
South Africa
3,209
in 2030
Iraq rank
23rd
South Africa rank
25th

Neonatal deaths - High-income country average rate matched over time

  • Iraq
  • South Africa
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How they compare

Iraq currently reports 3,503 against 3,209 in South Africa, a difference of 294.

That makes Iraq's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Iraq has been ahead every year.

Iraq ranks 23rd and South Africa ranks 25th of 200 countries.

Iraq has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iraq South Africa Difference Ahead
2020s 7,573 7,314 259.8 Iraq
2030s 3,503 3,209 294 Iraq

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher neonatal deaths - high-income country average rate matched, Iraq or South Africa?
Iraq, at 3,503 against 3,209 in South Africa as of 2030.
What is the difference in neonatal deaths - high-income country average rate matched between Iraq and South Africa?
294, with Iraq ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and South Africa?
6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
How do Iraq and South Africa rank globally for neonatal deaths - high-income country average rate matched?
Iraq ranks 23rd and South Africa ranks 25th of 200 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Neonatal deaths - High-income country average rate matched (projection). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Neonatal deaths - High-income country average rate matched (projection)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
212 places, 1,272 data points, 2025–2030
Last refreshed