IBRD only vs South Sudan: Number of maternal deaths (Trends)
IBRD only
42,000
in 2023
South Sudan
2,300
in 2023
IBRD only rank
20th
South Sudan rank
22nd
Number of maternal deaths (Trends) over time
- IBRD only
- South Sudan
How they compare
IBRD only currently reports 42,000 against 2,300 in South Sudan, a difference of 39,700.
That makes IBRD only's figure about 18.3 times South Sudan's.
Across all 39 years both countries report, IBRD only has been ahead every year.
IBRD only ranks 20th and South Sudan ranks 22nd of 47 groups.
IBRD only has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | IBRD only | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 266,800 | 13,140 | 253,660 | IBRD only |
| 1990s | 194,900 | 13,250 | 181,650 | IBRD only |
| 2000s | 128,000 | 3,900 | 124,100 | IBRD only |
| 2010s | 70,200 | 4,030 | 66,170 | IBRD only |
| 2020s | 54,750 | 2,325 | 52,425 | IBRD only |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of maternal deaths, IBRD only or South Sudan?
- IBRD only, at 42,000 against 2,300 in South Sudan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in number of maternal deaths between IBRD only and South Sudan?
- 39,700, with IBRD only ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for IBRD only and South Sudan?
- 39 years are reported by both, from 1985 to 2023.
- How do IBRD only and South Sudan rank globally for number of maternal deaths?
- IBRD only ranks 20th and South Sudan ranks 22nd of 47 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- Trends in Maternal Mortality, World Health Organization (WHO), published as Number of maternal deaths. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
A maternal death refers to the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and site of the pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management but not from accidental or incidental causes.