South Sudan: Number of infant deaths
In , South Sudan's Number of infant deaths was 24,071.00.
That's up 4.5% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 18,468.07 . South Sudan ranks #35 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #23 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.IMRT) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 63,916.00
- Trough
- 21,275.00
- 1-year change
- +4.5%
- 5-year change
- +13.1%
- +2.5% / yr
- 10-year change
- -51.9%
- -7.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Number of infant deaths |
|---|---|
| 24,071.0000 | |
| 23,039.0000 | |
| 22,826.0000 | |
| 22,647.0000 | |
| 22,081.0000 | |
| 21,275.0000 | |
| 28,324.0000 | |
| 62,967.0000 | |
| 63,916.0000 | |
| 60,901.0000 |
About Number of infant deaths
Number of infants dying before reaching one year of age.
Indicator code: SH.DTH.IMRT • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was South Sudan's Number of infant deaths in 2024?
- In 2024, South Sudan's Number of infant deaths was 24,071.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is South Sudan's Number of infant deaths rising or falling?
- South Sudan's Number of infant deaths rose 4.5% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does South Sudan rank globally on Number of infant deaths?
- In 2024, South Sudan ranked #35 out of 196 countries reporting Number of infant deaths.
- How does South Sudan's Number of infant deaths compare to the world average?
- The global average for Number of infant deaths in 2024 was 18,468.07, so South Sudan is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #23 of 48.
- What is Number of infant deaths and how is it measured?
- Number of infants dying before reaching one year of age.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.IMRT), CC BY 4.0.