Eastern and Southern Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) vs South Sudan: Child mortality rate
Eastern and Southern Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)
12.9
in 2024
South Sudan
26.99
in 2024
Eastern and Southern Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) rank
10th
South Sudan rank
11th
Child mortality rate over time
- Eastern and Southern Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 26.99 against 12.9 in Eastern and Southern Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions), a difference of 14.09.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 2.1 times Eastern and Southern Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions)'s.
Across all 35 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
Eastern and Southern Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 10th and South Sudan ranks 11th of 48 groups.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern and Southern Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 67.39 | 157.98 | 90.58 | South Sudan |
| 2000s | 40.99 | 50 | 9 | South Sudan |
| 2010s | 20.79 | 62.62 | 41.84 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 14.92 | 27.02 | 12.1 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher child mortality rate, Eastern and Southern Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 26.99 against 12.9 in Eastern and Southern Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in child mortality rate between Eastern and Southern Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) and South Sudan?
- 14.09, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern and Southern Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) and South Sudan?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Eastern and Southern Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) and South Sudan rank globally for child mortality rate?
- Eastern and Southern Africa (UNICEF Prog.regions) ranks 10th and South Sudan ranks 11th of 48 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Child mortality rate (aged 1-4 years). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.