South Sudan vs Zambia: Estimated number of malaria deaths
South Sudan
6,749
in 2024
Zambia
8,682
in 2024
South Sudan rank
22nd
Zambia rank
20th
Estimated number of malaria deaths over time
- South Sudan
- Zambia
How they compare
Zambia currently reports 8,682 against 6,749 in South Sudan, a difference of 1,933.
That makes Zambia's figure about 1.3 times South Sudan's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Zambia ahead.
South Sudan ranks 22nd and Zambia ranks 20th of 108 countries.
Zambia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9,046 | 9,354 | 308.6 | Zambia |
| 2010s | 7,227 | 7,546 | 319.4 | Zambia |
| 2020s | 6,799 | 8,666 | 1,867 | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher estimated number of malaria deaths, South Sudan or Zambia?
- Zambia, at 8,682 against 6,749 in South Sudan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in estimated number of malaria deaths between South Sudan and Zambia?
- 1,933, with Zambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Zambia?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do South Sudan and Zambia rank globally for estimated number of malaria deaths?
- South Sudan ranks 22nd and Zambia ranks 20th of 108 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Estimated number of malaria deaths. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.