South Sudan vs Zambia: Infant deaths
South Sudan
24,071
in 2024
Zambia
23,802
in 2024
South Sudan rank
35th
Zambia rank
36th
Infant deaths over time
- South Sudan
- Zambia
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 24,071 against 23,802 in Zambia, a difference of 269.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 70 shared years of data; in 1955 it was South Sudan ahead.
South Sudan ranks 35th and Zambia ranks 36th of 201 countries.
Across the 8 decades both report, South Sudan averaged higher in 6 and Zambia in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 27,805 | 14,102 | 13,702 | South Sudan |
| 1960s | 32,227 | 16,534 | 15,694 | South Sudan |
| 1970s | 32,989 | 19,977 | 13,013 | South Sudan |
| 1980s | 44,211 | 28,273 | 15,938 | South Sudan |
| 1990s | 41,196 | 38,851 | 2,346 | South Sudan |
| 2000s | 31,987 | 32,459 | 472.6 | Zambia |
| 2010s | 40,704 | 25,538 | 15,166 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 22,933 | 23,535 | 602.6 | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher infant deaths, South Sudan or Zambia?
- South Sudan, at 24,071 against 23,802 in Zambia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in infant deaths between South Sudan and Zambia?
- 269, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Zambia?
- 70 years are reported by both, from 1955 to 2024.
- How do South Sudan and Zambia rank globally for infant deaths?
- South Sudan ranks 35th and Zambia ranks 36th of 201 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Infant deaths (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.