South Sudan vs West and Central Africa: Infant mortality rate
South Sudan
71.87
in 2024
West and Central Africa
56.41
in 2024
South Sudan rank
1st
West and Central Africa rank
1st
Infant mortality rate over time
- South Sudan
- West and Central Africa
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 71.87 against 56.41 in West and Central Africa, a difference of 15.46.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.3 times West and Central Africa's.
Across all 35 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
South Sudan ranks 1st and West and Central Africa ranks 1st 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 | West and Central Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 157.25 | 101.14 | 56.11 | South Sudan |
| 2000s | 98.91 | 80.5 | 18.41 | South Sudan |
| 2010s | 108.46 | 62.04 | 46.43 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 71.87 | 58.18 | 13.69 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher infant mortality rate, South Sudan or West and Central Africa?
- South Sudan, at 71.87 against 56.41 in West and Central Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in infant mortality rate between South Sudan and West and Central Africa?
- 15.46, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and West and Central Africa?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do South Sudan and West and Central Africa rank globally for infant mortality rate?
- South Sudan ranks 1st and West and Central Africa ranks 1st 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.