Countries
South Africa
Map
This map is an approximation of actual country borders.
Statistics
| Total population | 50,133,000 |
|---|---|
| Gross national income per capita (PPP international $) | 10,710 |
| Life expectancy at birth m/f (years) | 57/60 |
| Probability of dying under five (per 1 000 live births) | 47 |
| Probability of dying between 15 and 60 years m/f (per 1 000 population) | 474/407 |
| Total expenditure on health per capita (Intl $, 2011) | 942 |
| Total expenditure on health as % of GDP (2011) | 8.5 |
| Figures are for 2009 unless indicated. Source: Global Health Observatory | |
Contact information
The WHO Representative
Barber, Dr Sarah Louise
PO Box 13113 Tramshed 0126 - Pretoria, South Africa
Telephone:
+27 12 3057709
Facsimile:
+27 12 3057729
setumod@za.afro.who.int
Health profile
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Features
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South Africa: Vusi
5 December 2008
News
Bulletin articles
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Identifying high-risk areas for sporadic measles outbreaks: lessons from South Africa
22 February 2013 -
Eliminating mother-to-child HIV transmission in South Africa
18 December 2012 -
Population-level impact of hormonal contraception on incidence of HIV infection and pregnancy in women in Durban, South Africa
24 September 2012