South Sudan vs Sub-Saharan Africa: Neonatal mortality rate - Current trends maintained

South Sudan
39.47
in 2030
Sub-Saharan Africa
24.96
in 2030
South Sudan rank
1st
Sub-Saharan Africa rank
2nd

Neonatal mortality rate - Current trends maintained over time

  • South Sudan
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
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How they compare

South Sudan currently reports 39.47 against 24.96 in Sub-Saharan Africa, a difference of 14.51.

That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.6 times Sub-Saharan Africa's.

Across all 6 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.

South Sudan ranks 1st and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 2nd of 200 countries.

South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade South Sudan Sub-Saharan Africa Difference Ahead
2020s 39.47 25.74 13.73 South Sudan
2030s 39.47 24.96 14.5 South Sudan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher neonatal mortality rate - current trends maintained, South Sudan or Sub-Saharan Africa?
South Sudan, at 39.47 against 24.96 in Sub-Saharan Africa as of 2030.
What is the difference in neonatal mortality rate - current trends maintained between South Sudan and Sub-Saharan Africa?
14.51, with South Sudan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Sub-Saharan Africa?
6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
How do South Sudan and Sub-Saharan Africa rank globally for neonatal mortality rate - current trends maintained?
South Sudan ranks 1st and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 2nd of 200 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Neonatal mortality rate - Current trends maintained (projection). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Neonatal mortality rate - Current trends maintained (projection)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
212 places, 1,272 data points, 2025–2030
Last refreshed