Least developed countries vs South Sudan: Infant mortality rate
Least developed countries
40.68
in 2024
South Sudan
71.87
in 2024
Least developed countries rank
4th
South Sudan rank
1st
Infant mortality rate over time
- Least developed countries
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 71.87 against 40.68 in Least developed countries, a difference of 31.19.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.8 times Least developed countries's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
Least developed countries ranks 4th and South Sudan ranks 1st of 33 groups.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Least developed countries | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 100.42 | 157.25 | 56.84 | South Sudan |
| 2000s | 71.77 | 98.91 | 27.14 | South Sudan |
| 2010s | 50.49 | 108.46 | 57.97 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 43.05 | 71.87 | 28.82 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher infant mortality rate, Least developed countries or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 71.87 against 40.68 in Least developed countries as of 2024.
- What is the difference in infant mortality rate between Least developed countries and South Sudan?
- 31.19, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Least developed countries and South Sudan?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Least developed countries and South Sudan rank globally for infant mortality rate?
- Least developed countries ranks 4th and South Sudan ranks 1st of 33 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Infant mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.