Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) vs South Sudan: Under-five mortality rate
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
42.13
in 2024
South Sudan
96.71
in 2024
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) rank
4th
South Sudan rank
5th
Under-five mortality rate over time
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 96.71 against 42.13 in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region), a difference of 54.58.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 2.3 times Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)'s.
Across all 45 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 4th and South Sudan ranks 5th of 11 groups.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 128.81 | 337.44 | 208.63 | South Sudan |
| 1990s | 96.69 | 289.07 | 192.38 | South Sudan |
| 2000s | 71.83 | 143.9 | 72.07 | South Sudan |
| 2010s | 54.26 | 162.44 | 108.17 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 44.36 | 96.71 | 52.35 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher under-five mortality rate, Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 96.71 against 42.13 in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in under-five mortality rate between Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and South Sudan?
- 54.58, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and South Sudan?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and South Sudan rank globally for under-five mortality rate?
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 4th and South Sudan ranks 5th of 11 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Under-five mortality rate (probability of dying by age 5 per 1000 live births). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.