South Sudan Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
South Sudan's death rate was 10.1 in 2025, ranked 49th globally. This represents a 4.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
South Sudan's death rate stood at 10.1 in 2025, a rise of +0.5 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 10.1 by 2025. South Sudan ranked 49th globally.
South Sudan's death rate has exhibited a significant decline over the past six and a half decades, from an all-time high of 77.74 in 1988 to a trough of 9.30 in 2019 and a current rate of 10.06, ranking 49th globally. Despite this progress, the death rate remains higher than that of several peer countries, including South Africa, which shares a similar ranking with a rate of 10.08. The substantial reduction in mortality rates can be attributed to improvements in healthcare infrastructure, increased access to medical services, and enhanced disease management. However, the death rate has begun to rise again, standing at 10.06 in 2025, indicating a potential reversal of this trend. A sustained commitment to developing healthcare systems and addressing underlying health challenges will be crucial in reversing this upward trajectory and continuing the country's progress towards healthier outcomes.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 10.2 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 10.1 | - | - |
| 2025 | 10.1 | +0.5 | #49 |
| 2023 | 9.6 | −0.3 | #170 |
| 2022 | 9.9 | −0.1 | #168 |
| 2021 | 10.0 | +0.4 | #160 |
| 2020 | 9.6 | +0.3 | #161 |
| 2019 | 9.3 | −3.1 | #162 |
| 2018 | 12.4 | −13.3 | #201 |
| 2017 | 25.8 | +0.9 | #216 |
| 2016 | 24.8 | +2.8 | #216 |
| 2015 | 22.0 | +4.1 | #216 |
| 2014 | 17.9 | +7.9 | #214 |
| 2013 | 10.0 | −0.0 | #175 |
| 2012 | 10.0 | −0.3 | #172 |
| 2011 | 10.3 | −0.1 | #178 |
| 2010 | 10.4 | −0.5 | #174 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
South Sudan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2024. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw death rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
South Sudan's death rate was 10.1 in 2025. Ranked 49th globally. This represents a 4.7% increase from the previous year.
South Sudan's death rate peaked at 77.7 in 1988.
The lowest death rate in South Sudan was 9.3 in 2019.
South Sudan ranks 49th globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
South Sudan's death rate is projected to reach 10.1 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of South Sudan in 2025 was 10.1. This ranks 49th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_south-sudan_death-rate,
title = {South Sudan Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/south-sudan/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}