Maternal mortality vs neonatal mortality in South Sudan

South Sudan: Maternal mortality vs neonatal mortality was 1,223 in 2020. β—† Volatile

Latest (2020)
1,223
Change on year
down 1.8%
World rank
1st
of 185 countries
All-time high
6,775
in 1987
All-time low
1,060
in 2010
Years of data
36
1985–2020

Maternal mortality vs neonatal mortality in South Sudan, 1985–2020

2.0k4.0k6.0k1985200220201985: 3.3k1986: 3.3k1987: 6.8k1988: 4.8k1989: 4.2k1990: 4.1k1991: 4.1k1992: 6.5k1993: 6.6k1994: 1.7k1995: 4.1k1996: 4.0k1997: 3.8k1998: 6.5k1999: 2.0k2000: 1.7k2001: 1.7k2002: 1.7k2003: 1.4k2004: 1.4k2005: 1.3k2006: 1.3k2007: 1.2k2008: 1.1k2009: 1.1k2010: 1.1k2011: 1.1k2012: 1.1k2013: 1.1k2014: 1.2k2015: 1.2k2016: 1.3k2017: 1.3k2018: 1.3k2019: 1.2k2020: 1.2k

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2020, maternal mortality vs neonatal mortality in South Sudan stood at 1,223.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.8% on the previous year and up 15.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, maternal mortality vs neonatal mortality in South Sudan peaked at 6,775 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 1,060, in 2010.

That places South Sudan 1st out of 185 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 4,463 3,279 6,775 5
1990s 4,354 1,673 6,591 10
2000s 1,386 1,118 1,687 10
2010s 1,178 1,060 1,288 10
2020s 1,223 1,223 1,223 1

Countries ranked near South Sudan

  1. 2 Chad 1,063 compare
  2. 3 Nigeria 1,047 compare
  3. 4 Central African Republic 835.27 compare

See the full ranking of 185 places β†’

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All data for South Sudan β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is maternal mortality vs neonatal mortality in South Sudan?
Maternal mortality vs neonatal mortality in South Sudan was 1,223 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest maternal mortality vs neonatal mortality recorded in South Sudan?
The highest recorded value was 6,775 in 1987.
What is the lowest maternal mortality vs neonatal mortality recorded in South Sudan?
The lowest recorded value was 1,060 in 2010.
How does South Sudan rank for maternal mortality vs neonatal mortality?
South Sudan ranks 1st out of 185 countries with data for 2020.
Is maternal mortality vs neonatal mortality rising or falling in South Sudan?
Over the last ten years it is up 15.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Sudan data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Maternal mortality vs neonatal mortality. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Maternal mortality vs neonatal mortality
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
185 places, 6,660 data points, 1985–2020
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