Northern Africa (UNSDG) vs South Sudan: Child deaths
Northern Africa (UNSDG)
37,655
in 2024
South Sudan
7,922
in 2024
Northern Africa (UNSDG) rank
25th
South Sudan rank
28th
Child deaths over time
- Northern Africa (UNSDG)
- South Sudan
How they compare
Northern Africa (UNSDG) currently reports 37,655 against 7,922 in South Sudan, a difference of 29,733.
That makes Northern Africa (UNSDG)'s figure about 4.8 times South Sudan's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 35 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Northern Africa (UNSDG) ahead.
Northern Africa (UNSDG) ranks 25th and South Sudan ranks 28th of 48 groups.
Northern Africa (UNSDG) has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Northern Africa (UNSDG) | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 83,262 | 33,295 | 49,967 | Northern Africa (UNSDG) |
| 2000s | 49,089 | 13,464 | 35,626 | Northern Africa (UNSDG) |
| 2010s | 32,440 | 22,730 | 9,710 | Northern Africa (UNSDG) |
| 2020s | 31,403 | 7,765 | 23,638 | Northern Africa (UNSDG) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher child deaths, Northern Africa (UNSDG) or South Sudan?
- Northern Africa (UNSDG), at 37,655 against 7,922 in South Sudan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in child deaths between Northern Africa (UNSDG) and South Sudan?
- 29,733, with Northern Africa (UNSDG) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Northern Africa (UNSDG) and South Sudan?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Northern Africa (UNSDG) and South Sudan rank globally for child deaths?
- Northern Africa (UNSDG) ranks 25th and South Sudan ranks 28th of 48 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Child deaths (aged 1-4 years). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.