Number of one-year-olds who are not vaccinated against diphtheria in South Sudan
South Sudan: Number of one-year-olds who are not vaccinated against diphtheria was 3.26 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of one-year-olds who are not vaccinated against diphtheria in South Sudan, 2012–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of one-year-olds who are not vaccinated against diphtheria in South Sudan is 3.26 % change on previous year, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 128.9% on the previous year and down 89.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of one-year-olds who are not vaccinated against diphtheria in South Sudan peaked at 31.61 % change on previous year in 2013 and was at its lowest, -21.41 % change on previous year, in 2017.
South Sudan ranks 62nd of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of one-year-olds who are not vaccinated against diphtheria in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | -1.42 % change on previous year | — |
| 2013 | 31.61 % change on previous year | -2320.1% |
| 2014 | 5.5 % change on previous year | -82.6% |
| 2015 | 3.17 % change on previous year | -42.4% |
| 2016 | -6.67 % change on previous year | -310.4% |
| 2017 | -21.41 % change on previous year | +220.8% |
| 2018 | -19.33 % change on previous year | -9.7% |
| 2019 | -7.79 % change on previous year | -59.7% |
| 2020 | -14.56 % change on previous year | +87.0% |
| 2021 | -3.06 % change on previous year | -79.0% |
| 2022 | -11.28 % change on previous year | +268.1% |
| 2023 | 3.26 % change on previous year | -128.9% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 3.26 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is 0.6357 % change on previous year, 5.1× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 3.26 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.8149 % change on previous year, 4.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -2.04 % change on previous year | -21.41 % change on previous year | 31.61 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | -6.41 % change on previous year | -14.56 % change on previous year | 3.26 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 59 Uzbekistan 3.79 % change on previous year compare
- 60 Moldova 3.5 % change on previous year compare
- 61 Papua New Guinea 3.48 % change on previous year compare
- 63 Mali 2.46 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Namibia 2.35 % change on previous year compare
- 65 France 2 % change on previous year compare
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)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,347 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 12,029 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 123 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 123 deaths (2026)
- Population ages 25-29, female, per capita 0.0349 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, female, per capita 0.0265 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Population ages 30-34, female, annual growth rate 1.24 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of one-year-olds who are not vaccinated against diphtheria in South Sudan?
- Number of one-year-olds who are not vaccinated against diphtheria in South Sudan was 3.26 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number of one-year-olds who are not vaccinated against diphtheria recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 31.61 % change on previous year in 2013.
- What is the lowest number of one-year-olds who are not vaccinated against diphtheria recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -21.41 % change on previous year in 2017.
- How does South Sudan rank for number of one-year-olds who are not vaccinated against diphtheria?
- South Sudan ranks 62nd out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of one-year-olds who are not vaccinated against diphtheria rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 89.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Number of one-year-olds who are not vaccinated against diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Number of one-year-olds who are not vaccinated against diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Number of one-year-olds who are not vaccinated against diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus WHO & UNICEF (2025); UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data
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The year-on-year percentage change in Number of one-year-olds who are not vaccinated against diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.