South Africa vs South Sudan: Neonatal deaths - Current trends maintained
South Africa
14,258
in 2030
South Sudan
15,592
in 2030
South Africa rank
32nd
South Sudan rank
29th
Neonatal deaths - Current trends maintained over time
- South Africa
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 15,592 against 14,258 in South Africa, a difference of 1,334.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2025 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 32nd and South Sudan ranks 29th of 200 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 14,468 | 14,733 | 265 | South Sudan |
| 2030s | 14,258 | 15,592 | 1,334 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher neonatal deaths - current trends maintained, South Africa or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 15,592 against 14,258 in South Africa as of 2030.
- What is the difference in neonatal deaths - current trends maintained between South Africa and South Sudan?
- 1,334, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and South Sudan?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
- How do South Africa and South Sudan rank globally for neonatal deaths - current trends maintained?
- South Africa ranks 32nd and South Sudan ranks 29th of 200 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Neonatal deaths - Current trends maintained (projection). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.