Chad vs South Sudan: Life expectancy at birth source comparison

Chad
55.07
in 2023
South Sudan
57.62
in 2023
Chad rank
235th
South Sudan rank
232nd

Life expectancy at birth source comparison over time

  • Chad
  • South Sudan
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How they compare

South Sudan currently reports 57.62 against 55.07 in Chad, a difference of 2.55.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 74 shared years of data; in 1950 it was Chad ahead.

Chad ranks 235th and South Sudan ranks 232nd of 236 countries.

Across the 8 decades both report, Chad averaged higher in 6 and South Sudan in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Chad South Sudan Difference Ahead
1950s 37.09 30.49 6.6 Chad
1960s 40.05 27.73 12.32 Chad
1970s 42.37 34.75 7.62 Chad
1980s 44.68 30.66 14.02 Chad
1990s 47.1 30.72 16.39 Chad
2000s 48.8 52.81 4 South Sudan
2010s 51.37 49.92 1.46 Chad
2020s 53.95 57.38 3.42 South Sudan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher life expectancy at birth source comparison, Chad or South Sudan?
South Sudan, at 57.62 against 55.07 in Chad as of 2023.
What is the difference in life expectancy at birth source comparison between Chad and South Sudan?
2.55, with South Sudan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Chad and South Sudan?
74 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2023.
How do Chad and South Sudan rank globally for life expectancy at birth source comparison?
Chad ranks 235th and South Sudan ranks 232nd of 236 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Life expectancy at birth source comparison. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Life expectancy at birth source comparison
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
236 places, 17,464 data points, 1950–2023
Last refreshed