In 2017, South Africa's Infant Mortality Rate was 31 deaths/1,000 live births.
Africa's infant mortality rate has 76.4 infants die per 1000. This is considerably higher than Asia which is the next highest at 34.
Africa, then Asia
South Asia has an infant mortality rate of 51.64 deaths per 1000 live births but Africa is higher at 61.
North Africa; Southern Africa
probably 52/1000 per year roughly
Libya has the lowest IMR in Africa, averaging 21.05 deaths per 1000 babies born.
"Infant mortality rates are high in India" "The infant mortality rate is 2 out of every 1000 live births"
44.42 deaths per 1000 live births (estimated for 2009)
I believe its Highest infant mortality and lowest life expectancy rates.
Infant Mortality Rate; 1,000 born/43.61 deaths
J.P.H Rossouw has written: 'Infant mortality and child health in South Africa'