South Sudan vs World: Neonatal mortality rate - Current trends maintained

South Sudan
39.47
in 2030
World
15.5
in 2030
South Sudan rank
1st
World rank
1st

Neonatal mortality rate - Current trends maintained over time

  • South Sudan
  • World
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How they compare

South Sudan currently reports 39.47 against 15.5 in World, a difference of 23.97.

That makes South Sudan's figure about 2.5 times World's.

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

South Sudan ranks 1st and World ranks 1st 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 World Difference Ahead
2020s 39.47 16.31 23.15 South Sudan
2030s 39.47 15.5 23.97 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 World?
South Sudan, at 39.47 against 15.5 in World as of 2030.
What is the difference in neonatal mortality rate - current trends maintained between South Sudan and World?
23.97, with South Sudan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and World?
6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
How do South Sudan and World rank globally for neonatal mortality rate - current trends maintained?
South Sudan ranks 1st and World ranks 1st 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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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