South Africa is a nation of remarkable diversity, often called the "Rainbow Nation" for its rich mix of cultures, languages, and landscapes. From the iconic Table Mountain to vast savannas and bustling cities like Johannesburg and Cape Town, it is home to over 60 million people. South Africa's lifestyle is shaped by its complex history, vibrant communities, and a dynamic blend of tradition and modernity. On this page, we’ll take a closer look at life expectancy in South Africa and what shapes it.
This graph explores how alcohol consumption has affected life expactancy in South Africa over time. We can see that there is not really a trend in either alcohol expectancy or life expectancy.
This graph explores infant deaths in South Africa from 2000 to 2015. We can see that infant deaths went up in South Africa from 2000 to 2003 and have consistently decreased since 2005.