How does South Sudan rank globally on Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000)?

In 2024, South Sudan ranked #6 out of 196 countries reporting Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000).

South Sudan: Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000)

Name: South Sudan: Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2024, South Sudan's Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000) was 13.50.

That's up 0.0% from 2023, the highest value since 2023.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 2.74 . South Sudan ranks #6 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #5 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DYN.0509) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 65.60; 2017
Trough: 13.50; 2013
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr
10-year change: -62.0%; -9.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000)
2024	13.5000
2023	13.5000
2022	13.5000
2021	13.5000
2020	13.5000
2019	13.5000
2018	24.9000
2017	65.6000
2016	60.3000
2015	51.1000

About Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000)

Probability of dying between age 5-9 years of age expressed per 1,000 children aged 5, if subject to age-specific mortality rates of the specified year.

Indicator code: SH.DYN.0509 • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was South Sudan's Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000) in 2024?: In 2024, South Sudan's Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000) was 13.50, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Sudan's Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000) rising or falling?: South Sudan's Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000) rose 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does South Sudan rank globally on Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000)?: In 2024, South Sudan ranked #6 out of 196 countries reporting Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000).
How does South Sudan's Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000) compare to the world average?: The global average for Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000) in 2024 was 2.74, so South Sudan is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #5 of 48.
What is Probability of dying among children ages 5-9 years (per 1,000) and how is it measured?: Probability of dying between age 5-9 years of age expressed per 1,000 children aged 5, if subject to age-specific mortality rates of the specified year.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DYN.0509), CC BY 4.0.