Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) was 28.9% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in South Sudan, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total.
Analysis
In 2021, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in South Sudan stood at 28.9%.
The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and up 45.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in South Sudan peaked at 29.0% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 14.3%, in 2000.
South Sudan ranks 179th of 185 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases (% of total) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | % of total | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 14.3% | — |
| 2010 | 19.8% | +39.1% |
| 2015 | 22.7% | +14.6% |
| 2019 | 28.2% | +24.0% |
| 2020 | 29.0% | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 28.9% | -0.4% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 28.9% is below the median for low income countries, which is 35.6%, 81% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 28.9% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 36.0%, 80% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.3% | 14.3% | 14.3% | 1 |
| 2010s | 23.6% | 19.8% | 28.2% | 3 |
| 2020s | 28.9% | 28.9% | 29.0% | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0637 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.92 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0654 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in South Sudan?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases in South Sudan was 28.9% in 2021, according to Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 29.0% in 2020.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 14.3% in 2000.
- How does South Sudan rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases?
- South Sudan ranks 179th out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.5%. 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 (% of total). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Non-communicable diseases include cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, digestive diseases, skin diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital anomalies.