Number of deaths in South Sudan today so far:
75
A person dies approximately every 268.87 seconds
Number of deaths per year: 117,290
Number of deaths per day: 321
Number of deaths per hour: 13
Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024
Methodology: The figures shown on this page are based on projections from the 2024 revision of World Population Prospects. Deaths are distributed evenly across the year to produce per-day and per-second estimates. Actual daily counts may vary due to seasonal factors, disease outbreaks, or natural disasters.
The table below shows the top 10 causes of death in South Sudan according to 2021 data from the World Health Organization.
| Rank | Cause | Annual Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lower respiratory infections | 10,529 |
| 2 | Diarrhoeal diseases | 9,279 |
| 3 | HIV/AIDS | 9,122 |
| 4 | Malaria | 7,338 |
| 5 | Stroke | 5,268 |
| 6 | Preterm birth complications | 5,064 |
| 7 | Tuberculosis | 4,455 |
| 8 | COVID-19 | 3,685 |
| 9 | Birth asphyxia and birth trauma | 3,534 |
| 10 | Ischaemic heart disease | 3,366 |
Source: WHO Global Health Estimates 2021
What is the leading cause of death in South Sudan?
The leading cause of death in South Sudan is Lower respiratory infections, approximately 10,529 deaths per year.
What are the top causes of death in South Sudan?
The top three causes of death in South Sudan are Lower respiratory infections, Diarrhoeal diseases, and HIV/AIDS.
How many people die from Lower respiratory infections in South Sudan each year?
Approximately 10,529 people die from Lower respiratory infections in South Sudan each year, making it the country's leading cause of mortality.