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South Sudan: Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country)

In , South Sudan's Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) was 42.00.

That's up 5.0% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 6,176.70 . South Sudan ranks #187 globally out of 194 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #42 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MMR.RISK) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2004–2023)

South Sudan Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
42.00
Trough
15.00
1-year change
+5.0%
5-year change
+44.8%
+7.7% / yr
10-year change
+55.6%
+4.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country)
42.0000
40.0000
36.0000
37.0000
36.0000
29.0000
15.0000
15.0000
16.0000
18.0000

About Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country)

Life time risk of maternal death is the probability that a 15-year-old female will die eventually from a maternal cause assuming that current levels of fertility and mortality (including maternal mortality) do not change in the future, taking into account competing causes of death.

Indicator code: SH.MMR.RISKCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was South Sudan's Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) in 2023?
In 2023, South Sudan's Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) was 42.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Sudan's Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) rising or falling?
South Sudan's Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) rose 5.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does South Sudan rank globally on Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country)?
In 2023, South Sudan ranked #187 out of 194 countries reporting Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country).
How does South Sudan's Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) compare to the world average?
The global average for Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) in 2023 was 6,176.70, so South Sudan is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #42 of 48.
What is Lifetime risk of maternal death (1 in: rate varies by country) and how is it measured?
Life time risk of maternal death is the probability that a 15-year-old female will die eventually from a maternal cause assuming that current levels of fertility and mortality (including maternal mortality) do not change in the future, taking into account competing causes of death.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MMR.RISK), CC BY 4.0.