Least developed countries vs South Sudan: Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and

Least developed countries
50.7%
in 2021
South Sudan
62.3%
in 2021
Least developed countries rank
9th
South Sudan rank
7th

Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and over time

  • Least developed countries
  • South Sudan
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How they compare

South Sudan currently reports 62.3% against 50.7% in Least developed countries, a difference of 11.6%.

That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.2 times Least developed countries's.

Across all 6 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.

Least developed countries ranks 9th and South Sudan ranks 7th of 47 groups.

South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Least developed countries South Sudan Difference Ahead
2000s 65.2% 71.8% 6.6% South Sudan
2010s 55.1% 66.2% 11.1% South Sudan
2020s 51.2% 62.5% 11.3% South Sudan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and, Least developed countries or South Sudan?
South Sudan, at 62.3% against 50.7% in Least developed countries as of 2021.
What is the difference in cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and between Least developed countries and South Sudan?
11.6%, with South Sudan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Least developed countries and South Sudan?
6 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Least developed countries and South Sudan rank globally for cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and?
Least developed countries ranks 9th and South Sudan ranks 7th of 47 groups.
Where does this data come from?
Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO), published as Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions, ages 5-14 (% of total deaths ages 5-14). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions, ages 5-14 (% of total deaths ages 5-14)
Unit
% of total deaths ages 5-14
Source
Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
232 places, 1,392 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed

Number of deaths ages 5-14 due to communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions divided by number of all deaths ages 5-14, expressed by percentage. Communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions included infectious and parasitic diseases, respiratory infections, and nutritional deficiencies such as underweight and stunting.