China vs South Sudan: Under-five deaths - Current trends maintained
China
32,366
in 2030
South Sudan
37,133
in 2030
China rank
30th
South Sudan rank
28th
Under-five deaths - Current trends maintained over time
- China
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 37,133 against 32,366 in China, a difference of 4,767.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.1 times China's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2025 it was China ahead.
China ranks 30th and South Sudan ranks 28th of 200 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, China averaged higher in 1 and South Sudan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 40,880 | 34,837 | 6,044 | China |
| 2030s | 32,366 | 37,133 | 4,767 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher under-five deaths - current trends maintained, China or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 37,133 against 32,366 in China as of 2030.
- What is the difference in under-five deaths - current trends maintained between China and South Sudan?
- 4,767, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and South Sudan?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2025 to 2030.
- How do China and South Sudan rank globally for under-five deaths - current trends maintained?
- China ranks 30th and South Sudan ranks 28th of 200 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Under-five deaths - Current trends maintained (projection). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.