How does South Sudan rank globally on Probability of dying among youth ages 20-24 years (per 1,000)?

In 2024, South Sudan ranked #6 out of 196 countries reporting Probability of dying among youth ages 20-24 years (per 1,000).

South Sudan: Probability of dying among youth ages 20-24 years (per 1,000)

Name: South Sudan: Probability of dying among youth ages 20-24 years (per 1,000)
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In 2024, South Sudan's Probability of dying among youth ages 20-24 years (per 1,000) was 21.90.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 6.46 . South Sudan ranks #6 globally out of 196 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 69.10; 2017
Trough: 21.90; 2019
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr
10-year change: -53.8%; -7.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Probability of dying among youth ages 20-24 years (per 1,000)
2024	21.9000
2023	21.9000
2022	25.2000
2021	25.3000
2020	21.9000
2019	21.9000
2018	33.8000
2017	69.1000
2016	65.3000
2015	56.8000

About Probability of dying among youth ages 20-24 years (per 1,000)

Probability of dying between age 20-24 years of age expressed per 1,000 youths age 20, if subject to age-specific mortality rates of the specified year.

Indicator code: SH.DYN.2024 • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was South Sudan's Probability of dying among youth ages 20-24 years (per 1,000) in 2024?: In 2024, South Sudan's Probability of dying among youth ages 20-24 years (per 1,000) was 21.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Sudan's Probability of dying among youth ages 20-24 years (per 1,000) rising or falling?: South Sudan's Probability of dying among youth ages 20-24 years (per 1,000) rose 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does South Sudan rank globally on Probability of dying among youth ages 20-24 years (per 1,000)?: In 2024, South Sudan ranked #6 out of 196 countries reporting Probability of dying among youth ages 20-24 years (per 1,000).
How does South Sudan's Probability of dying among youth ages 20-24 years (per 1,000) compare to the world average?: The global average for Probability of dying among youth ages 20-24 years (per 1,000) in 2024 was 6.46, so South Sudan is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 of 48.
What is Probability of dying among youth ages 20-24 years (per 1,000) and how is it measured?: Probability of dying between age 20-24 years of age expressed per 1,000 youths age 20, if subject to age-specific mortality rates of the specified year.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DYN.2024), CC BY 4.0.