Sierra Leone vs South Sudan: 3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate

Sierra Leone
104.7
in 2021
South Sudan
98.7
in 2021
Sierra Leone rank
5th
South Sudan rank
7th

3.2.1 Under-five mortality rate over time

  • Sierra Leone
  • South Sudan
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How they compare

Sierra Leone currently reports 104.7 against 98.7 in South Sudan, a difference of 6.

That makes Sierra Leone's figure about 1.1 times South Sudan's.

Across all 22 years both countries report, Sierra Leone has been ahead every year.

Sierra Leone ranks 5th and South Sudan ranks 7th of 199 countries.

Sierra Leone has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Sierra Leone South Sudan Difference Ahead
2000s 198.61 145.64 52.97 Sierra Leone
2010s 136.36 100.6 35.76 Sierra Leone
2020s 106.6 98.7 7.9 Sierra Leone

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate, Sierra Leone or South Sudan?
Sierra Leone, at 104.7 against 98.7 in South Sudan as of 2021.
What is the difference in 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate between Sierra Leone and South Sudan?
6, with Sierra Leone ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Sierra Leone and South Sudan?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Sierra Leone and South Sudan rank globally for 3.2.1 under-five mortality rate?
Sierra Leone ranks 5th 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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About this data

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