South Sudan: Number of neonatal deaths
In , South Sudan's Number of neonatal deaths was 13,744.00.
That's up 6.0% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 11,587.60 . South Sudan ranks #37 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #24 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NMRT) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 17,499.00
- Trough
- 11,814.00
- 1-year change
- +6.0%
- 5-year change
- +13.8%
- +2.6% / yr
- 10-year change
- -21.5%
- -2.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Number of neonatal deaths |
|---|---|
| 13,744.0000 | |
| 12,962.0000 | |
| 12,669.0000 | |
| 12,724.0000 | |
| 12,427.0000 | |
| 12,080.0000 | |
| 11,814.0000 | |
| 14,394.0000 | |
| 16,075.0000 | |
| 16,476.0000 |
About Number of neonatal deaths
Number of neonates dying before reaching 28 days of age.
Indicator code: SH.DTH.NMRT • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was South Sudan's Number of neonatal deaths in 2024?
- In 2024, South Sudan's Number of neonatal deaths was 13,744.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is South Sudan's Number of neonatal deaths rising or falling?
- South Sudan's Number of neonatal deaths rose 6.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does South Sudan rank globally on Number of neonatal deaths?
- In 2024, South Sudan ranked #37 out of 196 countries reporting Number of neonatal deaths.
- How does South Sudan's Number of neonatal deaths compare to the world average?
- The global average for Number of neonatal deaths in 2024 was 11,587.60, so South Sudan is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #24 of 48.
- What is Number of neonatal deaths and how is it measured?
- Number of neonates dying before reaching 28 days of age.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NMRT), CC BY 4.0.