Deaths aged 20 to 24 in South Sudan

South Sudan: Deaths aged 20 to 24 was 5,393 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
5,393
Change on year
up 9.2%
World rank
35th
of 200 countries
All-time high
19,636
in 1998
All-time low
3,439
in 2019
Years of data
35
1990–2024

Deaths aged 20 to 24 in South Sudan, 1990–2024

5.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k1990200720241990: 10.1k1991: 10.3k1992: 17.5k1993: 17.7k1994: 3.6k1995: 10.7k1996: 10.7k1997: 10.7k1998: 19.6k1999: 5.4k2000: 4.6k2001: 4.6k2002: 4.6k2003: 3.8k2004: 3.8k2005: 3.8k2006: 3.8k2007: 3.7k2008: 3.6k2009: 3.6k2010: 3.8k2011: 4.0k2012: 4.2k2013: 4.3k2014: 9.3k2015: 10.5k2016: 11.2k2017: 10.3k2018: 4.8k2019: 3.4k2020: 3.8k2021: 4.8k2022: 5.1k2023: 4.9k2024: 5.4k

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

South Sudan recorded 5,393 for deaths aged 20 to 24 in 2024.

That represents a change of up 9.2% on the previous year and down 41.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, deaths aged 20 to 24 in South Sudan peaked at 19,636 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 3,439, in 2019.

That places South Sudan 35th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 11,638 3,563 19,636 10
2000s 3,972 3,619 4,601 10
2010s 6,580 3,439 11,220 10
2020s 4,800 3,798 5,393 5

Countries ranked near South Sudan

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  4. 36 Ghana 5,119 compare
  5. 37 Guinea 4,832 compare
  6. 38 Burkina Faso 4,625 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths aged 20 to 24 in South Sudan?
Deaths aged 20 to 24 in South Sudan was 5,393 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest deaths aged 20 to 24 recorded in South Sudan?
The highest recorded value was 19,636 in 1998.
What is the lowest deaths aged 20 to 24 recorded in South Sudan?
The lowest recorded value was 3,439 in 2019.
How does South Sudan rank for deaths aged 20 to 24?
South Sudan ranks 35th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is deaths aged 20 to 24 rising or falling in South Sudan?
Over the last ten years it is down 41.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Sudan data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Deaths aged 20 to 24. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Deaths aged 20 to 24
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
269 places, 9,415 data points, 1990–2024
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