Child mortality by sex, annual growth rate in South Sudan
South Sudan: Child mortality by sex, annual growth rate was 0.0382 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.0382 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 27.8%
World rank
29th
of 199 countries
All-time high
116.45 % change on previous year
in 1988
All-time low
-60.42 % change on previous year
in 1989
Years of data
70
1955–2024
Child mortality by sex, annual growth rate in South Sudan, 1955–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for child mortality by sex, annual growth rate in South Sudan is 0.0382 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 27.8% on the previous year and down 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child mortality by sex, annual growth rate in South Sudan peaked at 116.45 % change on previous year in 1988 and was at its lowest, -60.42 % change on previous year, in 1989.
South Sudan ranks 29th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Child mortality by sex, annual growth rate in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | -0.7206 % change on previous year | — |
| 1956 | -0.9543 % change on previous year | +32.4% |
| 1957 | -0.7212 % change on previous year | -24.4% |
| 1958 | -0.8342 % change on previous year | +15.7% |
| 1959 | -0.7369 % change on previous year | -11.7% |
| 1960 | -0.6224 % change on previous year | -15.5% |
| 1961 | -0.8575 % change on previous year | +37.8% |
| 1962 | -0.7955 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 1963 | 11.6 % change on previous year | -1558.2% |
| 1964 | -11.92 % change on previous year | -202.8% |
| 1965 | -0.8752 % change on previous year | -92.7% |
| 1966 | 21.07 % change on previous year | -2507.0% |
| 1967 | -0.913 % change on previous year | -104.3% |
| 1968 | -1.02 % change on previous year | +11.4% |
| 1969 | 1.55 % change on previous year | -252.0% |
| 1970 | -1.01 % change on previous year | -165.6% |
| 1971 | -21.23 % change on previous year | +1992.4% |
| 1972 | -1.08 % change on previous year | -94.9% |
| 1973 | -1.31 % change on previous year | +21.6% |
| 1974 | -1.19 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 1975 | -1.07 % change on previous year | -10.5% |
| 1976 | -1.19 % change on previous year | +11.2% |
| 1977 | -1.07 % change on previous year | -9.7% |
| 1978 | -1.17 % change on previous year | +9.2% |
| 1979 | -1.19 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 1980 | -1.2 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 1981 | -1.27 % change on previous year | +6.4% |
| 1982 | -1.23 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 1983 | -1.28 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 1984 | -1.28 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1985 | -1.24 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 1986 | -1.3 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 1987 | 34.26 % change on previous year | -2730.8% |
| 1988 | 116.45 % change on previous year | +239.9% |
| 1989 | -60.42 % change on previous year | -151.9% |
| 1990 | -1.54 % change on previous year | -97.5% |
| 1991 | -1.79 % change on previous year | +16.5% |
| 1992 | 13.64 % change on previous year | -862.3% |
| 1993 | -1.91 % change on previous year | -114.0% |
| 1994 | -30.59 % change on previous year | +1501.8% |
| 1995 | 17.31 % change on previous year | -156.6% |
| 1996 | -3.13 % change on previous year | -118.1% |
| 1997 | -3.38 % change on previous year | +8.0% |
| 1998 | 70.4 % change on previous year | -2183.0% |
| 1999 | -55.51 % change on previous year | -178.9% |
| 2000 | -4.63 % change on previous year | -91.7% |
| 2001 | -4.85 % change on previous year | +4.6% |
| 2002 | -5 % change on previous year | +3.2% |
| 2003 | -4.99 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2004 | -5.07 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 2005 | -4.93 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 2006 | -4.81 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 2007 | -4.89 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 2008 | -4.92 % change on previous year | +0.7% |
| 2009 | -4.78 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 2010 | -4.7 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 2011 | -4.36 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 2012 | -3.11 % change on previous year | -28.5% |
| 2013 | -1.54 % change on previous year | -50.7% |
| 2014 | 83.77 % change on previous year | -5551.6% |
| 2015 | 31 % change on previous year | -63.0% |
| 2016 | 13.13 % change on previous year | -57.7% |
| 2017 | 6.95 % change on previous year | -47.0% |
| 2018 | -53.28 % change on previous year | -866.3% |
| 2019 | -26.36 % change on previous year | -50.5% |
| 2020 | -0.1182 % change on previous year | -99.6% |
| 2021 | -0.0646 % change on previous year | -45.4% |
| 2022 | -0.1321 % change on previous year | +104.7% |
| 2023 | 0.0529 % change on previous year | -140.1% |
| 2024 | 0.0382 % change on previous year | -27.8% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 0.0382 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is -3.12 % change on previous year. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 0.0382 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -3.03 % change on previous year. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Child mortality by sex, annual growth rate in South Sudan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +5551.6% | -1.54 % change on previous year | 83.77 % change on previous year |
| 1987 | +2730.8% | -1.3 % change on previous year | 34.26 % change on previous year |
| 1966 | +2507.0% | -0.8752 % change on previous year | 21.07 % change on previous year |
| 1998 | +2183.0% | -3.38 % change on previous year | 70.4 % change on previous year |
| 1971 | -1992.4% | -1.01 % change on previous year | -21.23 % change on previous year |
| 1963 | +1558.2% | -0.7955 % change on previous year | 11.6 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -0.7934 % change on previous year | -0.9543 % change on previous year | -0.7206 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1960s | 1.72 % change on previous year | -11.92 % change on previous year | 21.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -3.15 % change on previous year | -21.23 % change on previous year | -1.01 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 8.15 % change on previous year | -60.42 % change on previous year | 116.45 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3509 % change on previous year | -55.51 % change on previous year | 70.4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -4.89 % change on previous year | -5.07 % change on previous year | -4.63 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.15 % change on previous year | -53.28 % change on previous year | 83.77 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.0448 % change on previous year | -0.1321 % change on previous year | 0.0529 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 26 Spain 0.2831 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Germany 0.1563 % change on previous year compare
- 28 Venezuela 0.0744 % change on previous year compare
- 30 Finland -0.0892 % change on previous year compare
- 31 United States -0.1421 % change on previous year compare
- 32 Austria -0.1499 % change on previous year compare
More health data for South Sudan
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.47 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.665 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 12,029 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 57 (2025)
- 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 child mortality by sex, annual growth rate in South Sudan?
- Child mortality by sex, annual growth rate in South Sudan was 0.0382 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest child mortality by sex, annual growth rate recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 116.45 % change on previous year in 1988.
- What is the lowest child mortality by sex, annual growth rate recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -60.42 % change on previous year in 1989.
- How does South Sudan rank for child mortality by sex, annual growth rate?
- South Sudan ranks 29th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is child mortality by sex, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Child mortality by sex, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Child mortality by sex. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Child mortality by sex Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Child mortality by sex. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.