Chad vs South Sudan: Life expectancy at birth

Chad
59.09
in 2021
South Sudan
58.57
in 2021
Chad rank
176th
South Sudan rank
178th

Life expectancy at birth over time

  • Chad
  • South Sudan
0204060200020102021

How they compare

Chad currently reports 59.09 against 58.57 in South Sudan, a difference of 0.52.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 22 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Sudan ahead.

Chad ranks 176th and South Sudan ranks 178th of 184 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Chad averaged higher in 1 and South Sudan in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Chad South Sudan Difference Ahead
2000s 52.88 55.3 2.42 South Sudan
2010s 57.61 59.03 1.43 South Sudan
2020s 59.15 58.76 0.3894 Chad

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher life expectancy at birth, Chad or South Sudan?
Chad, at 59.09 against 58.57 in South Sudan as of 2021.
What is the difference in life expectancy at birth between Chad and South Sudan?
0.52, with Chad ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Chad and South Sudan?
22 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
How do Chad and South Sudan rank globally for life expectancy at birth?
Chad ranks 176th and South Sudan ranks 178th of 184 countries.
Where does this data come from?
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Life expectancy at birth (years). 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 (years)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
196 places, 4,312 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed