Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in South Sudan

South Sudan: Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate was 3.85 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3.85 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 263.3%
World rank
7th
of 200 countries
All-time high
191.59 % change on previous year
in 1988
All-time low
-74.7 % change on previous year
in 1989
Years of data
65
1960–2024

Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in South Sudan, 1960–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2024, number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in South Sudan stood at 3.85 % change on previous year.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 263.3% on the previous year and down 95.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in South Sudan peaked at 191.59 % change on previous year in 1988 and was at its lowest, -74.7 % change on previous year, in 1989.

That places South Sudan 7th out of 200 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in South Sudan, year by year

Annual values for Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in South Sudan, 1960 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1960 1.33 % change on previous year
1961 1.26 % change on previous year -5.0%
1962 1.22 % change on previous year -3.5%
1963 15.99 % change on previous year +1216.3%
1964 -12.41 % change on previous year -177.6%
1965 1.59 % change on previous year -112.8%
1966 27.94 % change on previous year +1655.2%
1967 -0.1288 % change on previous year -100.5%
1968 0.3406 % change on previous year -364.4%
1969 3.24 % change on previous year +852.1%
1970 0.2952 % change on previous year -90.9%
1971 -22.69 % change on previous year -7784.4%
1972 2.2 % change on previous year -109.7%
1973 1.76 % change on previous year -20.0%
1974 1.35 % change on previous year -23.7%
1975 1.29 % change on previous year -4.0%
1976 1.05 % change on previous year -18.8%
1977 0.8212 % change on previous year -21.8%
1978 0.6303 % change on previous year -23.2%
1979 0.6495 % change on previous year +3.0%
1980 0.7255 % change on previous year +11.7%
1981 0.7106 % change on previous year -2.1%
1982 0.712 % change on previous year +0.2%
1983 0.6781 % change on previous year -4.8%
1984 0.4172 % change on previous year -38.5%
1985 0.203 % change on previous year -51.3%
1986 0.2152 % change on previous year +6.0%
1987 41.33 % change on previous year +19102.1%
1988 191.59 % change on previous year +363.6%
1989 -74.7 % change on previous year -139.0%
1990 3 % change on previous year -104.0%
1991 0.6441 % change on previous year -78.5%
1992 19.49 % change on previous year +2926.2%
1993 1.57 % change on previous year -92.0%
1994 -31.57 % change on previous year -2112.5%
1995 22.56 % change on previous year -171.4%
1996 -0.6833 % change on previous year -103.0%
1997 -1.48 % change on previous year +116.4%
1998 88.79 % change on previous year -6104.8%
1999 -60.32 % change on previous year -167.9%
2000 -0.893 % change on previous year -98.5%
2001 -2.05 % change on previous year +129.5%
2002 -2.19 % change on previous year +6.7%
2003 -2.32 % change on previous year +6.3%
2004 -2.91 % change on previous year +25.4%
2005 -2.94 % change on previous year +0.8%
2006 -2.75 % change on previous year -6.2%
2007 -2.47 % change on previous year -10.4%
2008 -2.02 % change on previous year -18.1%
2009 -1.96 % change on previous year -3.2%
2010 -2.04 % change on previous year +4.1%
2011 -0.8209 % change on previous year -59.7%
2012 0.4987 % change on previous year -160.7%
2013 0.8161 % change on previous year +63.7%
2014 94.49 % change on previous year +11478.4%
2015 30.81 % change on previous year -67.4%
2016 9.26 % change on previous year -69.9%
2017 0.604 % change on previous year -93.5%
2018 -61.61 % change on previous year -10299.4%
2019 -31.49 % change on previous year -48.9%
2020 1.54 % change on previous year -104.9%
2021 1.38 % change on previous year -10.6%
2022 0.5774 % change on previous year -58.1%
2023 1.06 % change on previous year +83.5%
2024 3.85 % change on previous year +263.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 4.04 % change on previous year -12.41 % change on previous year 27.94 % change on previous year 10
1970s -1.26 % change on previous year -22.69 % change on previous year 2.2 % change on previous year 10
1980s 16.19 % change on previous year -74.7 % change on previous year 191.59 % change on previous year 10
1990s 4.2 % change on previous year -60.32 % change on previous year 88.79 % change on previous year 10
2000s -2.25 % change on previous year -2.94 % change on previous year -0.893 % change on previous year 10
2010s 4.05 % change on previous year -61.61 % change on previous year 94.49 % change on previous year 10
2020s 1.68 % change on previous year 0.5774 % change on previous year 3.85 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near South Sudan

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  2. 5 Romania 5.26 % change on previous year compare
  3. 6 Oman 4.12 % change on previous year compare
  4. 8 Norway 3.17 % change on previous year compare
  5. 9 Cuba 2.88 % change on previous year compare
  6. 10 Denmark 2.67 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in South Sudan?
Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate in South Sudan was 3.85 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate recorded in South Sudan?
The highest recorded value was 191.59 % change on previous year in 1988.
What is the lowest number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate recorded in South Sudan?
The lowest recorded value was -74.7 % change on previous year in 1989.
How does South Sudan rank for number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate?
South Sudan ranks 7th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
Is number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Sudan?
Over the last ten years it is down 95.9%. 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 under-five deaths, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Number of under-five deaths, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
213 places, 12,383 data points, 1956–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Number of under-five deaths. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.