Nigeria vs South Sudan: Under 5 mortality rate - Current trends maintained

Nigeria
113.25
in 2030
South Sudan
96.67
in 2030
Nigeria rank
1st
South Sudan rank
3rd

Under 5 mortality rate - Current trends maintained over time

  • Nigeria
  • South Sudan
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How they compare

Nigeria currently reports 113.25 against 96.67 in South Sudan, a difference of 16.58.

That makes Nigeria's figure about 1.2 times South Sudan's.

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

Nigeria ranks 1st and South Sudan ranks 3rd of 200 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Nigeria South Sudan Difference Ahead
2020s 114.44 96.69 17.75 Nigeria
2030s 113.25 96.67 16.58 Nigeria

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher under 5 mortality rate - current trends maintained, Nigeria or South Sudan?
Nigeria, at 113.25 against 96.67 in South Sudan as of 2030.
What is the difference in under 5 mortality rate - current trends maintained between Nigeria and South Sudan?
16.58, with Nigeria ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Nigeria and South Sudan?
6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
How do Nigeria and South Sudan rank globally for under 5 mortality rate - current trends maintained?
Nigeria ranks 1st and South Sudan ranks 3rd of 200 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Under 5 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
Under 5 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