Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in South Sudan
South Sudan: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 was 31.3% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in South Sudan, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total deaths ages 15-59.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in South Sudan is 31.3%, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.
The figure is up 3.4% on the previous year and up 61.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in South Sudan peaked at 31.3% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 19.2%, in 2000.
South Sudan ranks 173rd of 185 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | % of total deaths ages 15-59 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 19.2% | — |
| 2010 | 19.4% | +1.1% |
| 2015 | 23.5% | +20.9% |
| 2019 | 29.7% | +26.6% |
| 2020 | 30.3% | +1.9% |
| 2021 | 31.3% | +3.4% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 31.3% is below the median for low income countries, which is 40.0%, 78% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 31.3% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 40.0%, 78% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19.2% | 19.2% | 19.2% | 1 |
| 2010s | 24.2% | 19.4% | 29.7% | 3 |
| 2020s | 30.8% | 30.3% | 31.3% | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 170 Zambia 32.9% compare
- 171 South Africa 31.6% compare
- 172 Kenya 31.4% compare
- 174 Mozambique 31.2% compare
- 175 Gabon 31.0% compare
- 176 Guinea-Bissau 30.7% compare
More health data for South Sudan
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.665 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.47 % change on previous year (2100)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 12,029 deaths (2100)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,347 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 123 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 123 deaths (2026)
- Population ages 25-29, female, per capita 0.0349 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, female, per capita 0.0265 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Population ages 30-34, female, annual growth rate 1.24 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in South Sudan?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in South Sudan was 31.3% in 2021, according to Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 31.3% in 2021.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.2% in 2000.
- How does South Sudan rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59?
- South Sudan ranks 173rd out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO), published as part of Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 (% of total deaths ages 15-59). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of deaths ages 15-59 due to non-communicable diseases divided by number of all deaths ages 15-59 expressed by percentage. Non-Communicable diseases include cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, digestive diseases, skin diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital anomalies.