Measles number unvaccinated in South Sudan
South Sudan: Measles number unvaccinated was 85,285 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
85,285
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
43rd
of 195 countries
All-time high
177,159
in 2014
All-time low
75,291
in 2021
Years of data
13
2011–2023
Measles number unvaccinated in South Sudan, 2011–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 85,285 for measles number unvaccinated in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.3% on the previous year and down 48.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, measles number unvaccinated in South Sudan peaked at 177,159 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 75,291, in 2021.
South Sudan ranks 43rd of 195 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 13 years of available data.
Measles number unvaccinated in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 137,079 | — |
| 2012 | 153,675 | +12.1% |
| 2013 | 166,985 | +8.7% |
| 2014 | 177,159 | +6.1% |
| 2015 | 176,597 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 165,184 | -6.5% |
| 2017 | 133,570 | -19.1% |
| 2018 | 111,814 | -16.3% |
| 2019 | 97,276 | -13.0% |
| 2020 | 86,995 | -10.6% |
| 2021 | 75,291 | -13.5% |
| 2022 | 82,596 | +9.7% |
| 2023 | 85,285 | +3.3% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 85,285 is below the median for low income countries, which is 124,059, 69% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 85,285 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 81,203, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 146,593 | 97,276 | 177,159 | 9 |
| 2020s | 82,542 | 75,291 | 86,995 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
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 measles number unvaccinated in South Sudan?
- Measles number unvaccinated in South Sudan was 85,285 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest measles number unvaccinated recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 177,159 in 2014.
- What is the lowest measles number unvaccinated recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 75,291 in 2021.
- How does South Sudan rank for measles number unvaccinated?
- South Sudan ranks 43rd out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is measles number unvaccinated rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Measles number unvaccinated. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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