Stillbirth rate (Our World) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Stillbirth rate (Our World) was 2.76 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
2.76
Change on year
up 0.1%
World rank
8th
of 199 countries
All-time high
3.9
in 2000
All-time low
2.76
in 2022
Years of data
24
2000–2023
Stillbirth rate in South Sudan, 2000–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, stillbirth rate in South Sudan stood at 2.76.
The figure is up 0.1% on the previous year and down 4.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stillbirth rate in South Sudan peaked at 3.9 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2.76, in 2022.
South Sudan ranks 8th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.
Stillbirth rate (Our World) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3.9 | — |
| 2001 | 3.85 | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 3.78 | -1.7% |
| 2003 | 3.71 | -1.8% |
| 2004 | 3.64 | -2.0% |
| 2005 | 3.57 | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 3.5 | -2.2% |
| 2007 | 3.41 | -2.4% |
| 2008 | 3.32 | -2.7% |
| 2009 | 3.22 | -3.1% |
| 2010 | 3.12 | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 3.03 | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 2.95 | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 2.89 | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 2.88 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 2.87 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 2.85 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 2.85 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 2.79 | -2.1% |
| 2019 | 2.77 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 2.77 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 2.77 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 2.76 | -0.1% |
| 2023 | 2.76 | +0.1% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 2.76 is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.08, 1.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 2.76 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.87, 1.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.59 | 3.22 | 3.9 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.9 | 2.77 | 3.12 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.77 | 2.76 | 2.77 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 5 Guinea-Bissau 2.91 compare
- 6 Chad 2.84 compare
- 7 Afghanistan 2.8 compare
- 9 Pakistan 2.76 compare
- 10 Democratic Republic of Congo 2.59 compare
- 11 Liberia 2.42 compare
More population data for South Sudan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0243 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.4787 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0243 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.0933 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 17,461 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.92 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5193 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.026 (2100)
- Population density 37.73 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.57 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is stillbirth rate in South Sudan?
- Stillbirth rate in South Sudan was 2.76 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest stillbirth rate recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 3.9 in 2000.
- What is the lowest stillbirth rate recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.76 in 2022.
- How does South Sudan rank for stillbirth rate?
- South Sudan ranks 8th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Is stillbirth rate rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Stillbirth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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