Madagascar vs South Africa: Under-five deaths - High-income country average rate matched
Madagascar
5,386
in 2030
South Africa
5,854
in 2030
Madagascar rank
28th
South Africa rank
25th
Under-five deaths - High-income country average rate matched over time
- Madagascar
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 5,854 against 5,386 in Madagascar, a difference of 468.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Madagascar's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2025 it was Madagascar ahead.
Madagascar ranks 28th and South Africa ranks 25th of 200 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Madagascar averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Madagascar | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 21,158 | 17,003 | 4,155 | Madagascar |
| 2030s | 5,386 | 5,854 | 468 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher under-five deaths - high-income country average rate matched, Madagascar or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 5,854 against 5,386 in Madagascar as of 2030.
- What is the difference in under-five deaths - high-income country average rate matched between Madagascar and South Africa?
- 468, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Madagascar and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
- How do Madagascar and South Africa rank globally for under-five deaths - high-income country average rate matched?
- Madagascar ranks 28th and South Africa ranks 25th of 200 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Under-five deaths - High-income country average rate matched (projection). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.