South Sudan vs World: Adolescent mortality rate
South Sudan
8.22
in 2024
World
2.7
in 2024
South Sudan rank
8th
World rank
5th
Adolescent mortality rate over time
- South Sudan
- World
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 8.22 against 2.7 in World, a difference of 5.52.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 3.0 times World's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
South Sudan ranks 8th and World ranks 5th of 200 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | World | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 77.25 | 4.79 | 72.46 | South Sudan |
| 2000s | 12.86 | 3.83 | 9.03 | South Sudan |
| 2010s | 18.84 | 3.15 | 15.69 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 8.22 | 2.79 | 5.43 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adolescent mortality rate, South Sudan or World?
- South Sudan, at 8.22 against 2.7 in World as of 2024.
- What is the difference in adolescent mortality rate between South Sudan and World?
- 5.52, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and World?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do South Sudan and World rank globally for adolescent mortality rate?
- South Sudan ranks 8th and World ranks 5th of 200 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Adolescent mortality rate (per 1 000 age specific cohort). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.