South Sudan vs Sub-Saharan Africa: Infant mortality rate
South Sudan
71.87
in 2024
Sub-Saharan Africa
47.28
in 2024
South Sudan rank
1st
Sub-Saharan Africa rank
2nd
Infant mortality rate over time
- South Sudan
- Sub-Saharan Africa
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 71.87 against 47.28 in Sub-Saharan Africa, a difference of 24.59.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.5 times Sub-Saharan Africa's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
South Sudan ranks 1st and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 2nd of 201 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Sub-Saharan Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 157.25 | 99.64 | 57.61 | South Sudan |
| 2000s | 98.91 | 75.36 | 23.55 | South Sudan |
| 2010s | 108.46 | 55.38 | 53.09 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 71.87 | 49.51 | 22.36 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher infant mortality rate, South Sudan or Sub-Saharan Africa?
- South Sudan, at 71.87 against 47.28 in Sub-Saharan Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in infant mortality rate between South Sudan and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 24.59, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do South Sudan and Sub-Saharan Africa rank globally for infant mortality rate?
- South Sudan ranks 1st and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 2nd of 201 countries.
- 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.