Deaths from natural disasters in South Sudan

South Sudan: Deaths from natural disasters was 7.56 in 2021. β—† Volatile

Latest (2021)
7.56
World rank
58th
of 192 countries
All-time high
108.7
in 2013
All-time low
0
in 2000
Years of data
22
2000–2021

Deaths from natural disasters in South Sudan, 2000–2021

02550751002000201020212000: 02001: 02002: 02003: 02004: 02005: 02006: 02007: 02008: 172009: 02010: 02011: 02012: 512013: 108.72014: 02015: 02016: 02017: 02018: 02019: 3.42020: 02021: 7.6

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for deaths from natural disasters in South Sudan is 7.56, measured in 2021.

Over the whole period, deaths from natural disasters in South Sudan peaked at 108.7 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2000.

That places South Sudan 58th out of 192 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.7 0 16.99 10
2010s 16.31 0 108.7 10
2020s 3.78 0 7.56 2

Countries ranked near South Sudan

  1. 55 Benin 8.71 compare
  2. 56 Ghana 8.63 compare
  3. 57 Uzbekistan 7.96 compare
  4. 59 Australia 6.99 compare
  5. 60 Fiji 5.95 compare
  6. 61 Czechia 5.8 compare

See the full ranking of 194 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is deaths from natural disasters in South Sudan?
Deaths from natural disasters in South Sudan was 7.56 in 2021, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest deaths from natural disasters recorded in South Sudan?
The highest recorded value was 108.7 in 2013.
What is the lowest deaths from natural disasters recorded in South Sudan?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2000.
How does South Sudan rank for deaths from natural disasters?
South Sudan ranks 58th out of 192 countries with data for 2021.
Where does this South Sudan data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Deaths from natural disasters. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Deaths from natural disasters
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
194 places, 4,268 data points, 2000–2021
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