South Sudan vs World: Under-five mortality rate
South Sudan
96.71
in 2024
World
37.37
in 2024
South Sudan rank
5th
World rank
5th
Under-five mortality rate over time
- South Sudan
- World
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 96.71 against 37.37 in World, a difference of 59.34.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 2.6 times World's.
Across all 45 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
South Sudan ranks 5th and World ranks 5th of 200 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | World | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 337.44 | 107.16 | 230.28 | South Sudan |
| 1990s | 289.07 | 87.98 | 201.09 | South Sudan |
| 2000s | 143.9 | 64.29 | 79.6 | South Sudan |
| 2010s | 162.44 | 44.08 | 118.36 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 96.71 | 38.89 | 57.82 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher under-five mortality rate, South Sudan or World?
- South Sudan, at 96.71 against 37.37 in World as of 2024.
- What is the difference in under-five mortality rate between South Sudan and World?
- 59.34, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and World?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do South Sudan and World rank globally for under-five mortality rate?
- South Sudan ranks 5th and World ranks 5th of 200 countries.
- 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.