Mali vs South Sudan: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate

Mali
97.1
in 2021
South Sudan
98.7
in 2021
Mali rank
9th
South Sudan rank
7th

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • Mali
  • South Sudan
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How they compare

South Sudan currently reports 98.7 against 97.1 in Mali, a difference of 1.6.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Mali ahead.

Mali ranks 9th and South Sudan ranks 7th of 199 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Mali averaged higher in 2 and South Sudan in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Mali South Sudan Difference Ahead
2000s 161.62 145.64 15.98 Mali
2010s 117.83 100.6 17.23 Mali
2020s 98.6 98.7 0.1 South Sudan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, Mali or South Sudan?
South Sudan, at 98.7 against 97.1 in Mali as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Mali and South Sudan?
1.6, with South Sudan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mali and South Sudan?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Mali and South Sudan rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Mali ranks 9th and South Sudan ranks 7th of 199 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate (deaths per 1,000 live births)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
199 places, 4,378 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed