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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)

South Sudan Number of neonatal deaths trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 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.NMRTCategory: 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.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.NMRT), CC BY 4.0.