Deaths aged 5 to 9 in South Sudan
South Sudan: Deaths aged 5 to 9 was 3,893 in 2024. β Volatile
Latest (2024)
3,893
Change on year
down 1.2%
World rank
30th
of 200 countries
All-time high
28,044
in 1998
All-time low
3,893
in 2024
Years of data
35
1990β2024
Deaths aged 5 to 9 in South Sudan, 1990β2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2024, deaths aged 5 to 9 in South Sudan stood at 3,893. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.2% on the previous year and down 65.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, deaths aged 5 to 9 in South Sudan peaked at 28,044 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 3,893, in 2024.
South Sudan ranks 30th of 200 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14,085 | 4,507 | 28,044 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,786 | 4,263 | 5,829 | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,969 | 4,118 | 22,090 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,078 | 3,893 | 4,336 | 5 |
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- Population, male 49.2% (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is deaths aged 5 to 9 in South Sudan?
- Deaths aged 5 to 9 in South Sudan was 3,893 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest deaths aged 5 to 9 recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 28,044 in 1998.
- What is the lowest deaths aged 5 to 9 recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,893 in 2024.
- How does South Sudan rank for deaths aged 5 to 9?
- South Sudan ranks 30th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is deaths aged 5 to 9 rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 65.8%. 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 5 to 9. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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