South Sudan vs Sub-Saharan Africa: Under-five mortality rate
South Sudan
96.71
in 2024
Sub-Saharan Africa
71.57
in 2024
South Sudan rank
5th
Sub-Saharan Africa rank
2nd
Under-five mortality rate over time
- South Sudan
- Sub-Saharan Africa
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 96.71 against 71.57 in Sub-Saharan Africa, a difference of 25.14.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.4 times Sub-Saharan Africa's.
Across all 45 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
South Sudan ranks 5th and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 2nd of 201 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Sub-Saharan Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 337.44 | 197.18 | 140.25 | South Sudan |
| 1990s | 289.07 | 173.09 | 115.98 | South Sudan |
| 2000s | 143.9 | 125.99 | 17.9 | South Sudan |
| 2010s | 162.44 | 87.59 | 74.84 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 96.71 | 75.89 | 20.83 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher under-five mortality rate, South Sudan or Sub-Saharan Africa?
- South Sudan, at 96.71 against 71.57 in Sub-Saharan Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in under-five mortality rate between South Sudan and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 25.14, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do South Sudan and Sub-Saharan Africa rank globally for under-five mortality rate?
- South Sudan ranks 5th and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 2nd of 201 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNICEF, published as Under-five mortality rate (UN IGME estimate, 2024). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.