South Sudan Infant Mortality Rate
Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births SP.DYN.IMRT.IN
South Sudan's infant mortality rate was 72.6 in 2025, ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
South Sudan's infant mortality rate stood at 72.6 in 2025, a rise of +0.0 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 72.6 by 2025. South Sudan ranked 3rd globally.
South Sudan's infant mortality rate has exhibited a significant decline over the past six and a half decades, with the latest available figure standing at 72.60, making it the third-highest globally. This rate has improved substantially from its all-time peak of 472.50 in 1988, reflecting a substantial reduction in infant mortality. A comparison with peer countries indicates that South Sudan's rate is higher than that of Niger, which stands at 66.60, but lower than Somalia's, which is at 75.94. The improvement in infant mortality rate since 1960, when it was 196.70, is a notable achievement, although it still lags behind countries like Guinea, which has a rate of 58.64. The continued investment in healthcare infrastructure and improvements in access to healthcare services are expected to further reduce infant mortality in South Sudan, potentially putting the country on a trajectory to surpass its current ranking in the near future.
Data & projection
| Year | Infant Mortality Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 72.6 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 72.6 | - | - |
| 2025 | 72.6 | +0.0 | #3 |
| 2023 | 72.6 | +0.0 | #195 |
| 2022 | 72.6 | +0.0 | #193 |
| 2021 | 72.6 | +0.0 | #194 |
| 2020 | 72.6 | +0.0 | #193 |
| 2019 | 72.6 | −19.2 | #193 |
| 2018 | 91.8 | −81.1 | #195 |
| 2017 | 172.9 | +8.8 | #195 |
| 2016 | 164.1 | +15.6 | #195 |
| 2015 | 148.5 | +30.8 | #195 |
| 2014 | 117.7 | +44.8 | #195 |
| 2013 | 72.9 | −1.1 | #191 |
| 2012 | 74.0 | −2.1 | #191 |
| 2011 | 76.1 | −2.9 | #191 |
| 2010 | 79.0 | −3.1 | #191 |
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 infant mortality rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
South Sudan's infant mortality rate was 72.6 in 2025. Ranked 3rd globally. This represents a 0.0% increase from the previous year.
South Sudan's infant mortality rate peaked at 472.5 in 1988.
The lowest infant mortality rate in South Sudan was 72.6 in 2019.
South Sudan ranks 3rd globally in infant mortality rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.IMRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
South Sudan's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 72.6 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The infant mortality rate of South Sudan in 2025 was 72.6. This ranks 3rd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_south-sudan_infant-mortality,
title = {South Sudan Infant Mortality Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/south-sudan/infant-mortality/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}