What is the population of South Sudan?

The population of South Sudan is approximately 12,436,037 as of 2026, according to UN estimates.

What is the life expectancy in South Sudan?

Life expectancy at birth in South Sudan is 58.0 years as of 2026.

What is the fertility rate in South Sudan?

The total fertility rate in South Sudan is 3.63 children per woman as of 2026.

What is the median age in South Sudan?

The median age in South Sudan is 19.0 years as of 2026.

What is the age distribution in South Sudan?

South Sudan's population is 37.1% children (0-14 years), 59.8% working age (15-64 years), and 3.2% elderly (65+ years) as of 2026.

What is the GDP per capita in South Sudan?

The GDP per capita in South Sudan is $1,540 (PPP) as of 2026, according to IMF data.

What is the inflation rate in South Sudan?

The inflation rate in South Sudan is 14.0%, which is considered high inflation as of 2026, according to IMF data.

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South Sudan

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

1,001

Deaths today

337

Net migration today

As of today, South Sudan has approximately 12,436,037 people. Estimated births today: 1,001; deaths: 337.

Watch South Sudan's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(25)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Nimule	Eastern Equatoria	595.5K	17	35,029
2	Torit	Eastern Equatoria	435.9K	24	18,162
3	Juba★ Capital	Central Equatoria	401.4K	95	4,216
4	Riwoto	Eastern Equatoria	339.6K	48	7,075
5	Kapoeta	Eastern Equatoria	274.9K	11	24,987
6	Yei	Central Equatoria	235.4K	30	7,901
7	Narus	Eastern Equatoria	217.1K	7	30,151
8	Bor	Jonglei	174.8K	21	8,485
9	Wau	Western Bahr el Ghazal	140.0K	31	4,516
10	Yambio	Western Equatoria	132.1K	18	7,179
11	Renk	Upper Nile	124.4K	16	7,775
12	Imehejek	Eastern Equatoria	118.5K	7	16,926
13	Malakal	Upper Nile	111.6K	18	6,197
14	Rumbek	Lakes	105.8K	17	6,223
15	Kajo Keji	Central Equatoria	95.9K	21	4,568
16	Ikotos	Eastern Equatoria	85.6K	6	13,814
17	Lafon	Eastern Equatoria	85.6K	3	25,172
18	Cuhudum	Eastern Equatoria	83.1K	8	10,385
19	Natinga	Eastern Equatoria	78.6K	3	26,212
20	Narongyet	Eastern Equatoria	60.1K	10	6,014
21	Aweil	Northern Bahr el Ghazal	57.4K	14	4,103
22	Magwi	Eastern Equatoria	55.4K	8	6,922
23	Ezo	Western Equatoria	54.2K	7	7,736
24	Bira	Eastern Equatoria	52.5K	5	10,501
25	Akobo	Jonglei	50.9K	10	5,094

1975

2026

2050

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100).

Today's demographic activity

Estimates based on 2026 annual rates

Births today

1,001

Deaths today

337

Net migration today

As of today, South Sudan has approximately 12,436,037 people. Estimated births today: 1,001; deaths: 337.

Watch South Sudan's population change in real time. These counters estimate births, deaths, and migration activity every second based on annual demographic rates.

Key terms

Real-time counters: — Live estimates derived from annual demographic rates evenly distributed throughout the year.
Natural change: — Net change from births minus deaths (excluding migration).
Net migration: — Balance of people moving into vs. leaving the country.
Population growth: — Total change combining births, deaths, and migration.

Major Cities

(25)Projection

#	City	Region	Population	Area (km²)	Density
1	Nimule	Eastern Equatoria	595.5K	17	35,029
2	Torit	Eastern Equatoria	435.9K	24	18,162
3	Juba★ Capital	Central Equatoria	401.4K	95	4,216
4	Riwoto	Eastern Equatoria	339.6K	48	7,075
5	Kapoeta	Eastern Equatoria	274.9K	11	24,987
6	Yei	Central Equatoria	235.4K	30	7,901
7	Narus	Eastern Equatoria	217.1K	7	30,151
8	Bor	Jonglei	174.8K	21	8,485
9	Wau	Western Bahr el Ghazal	140.0K	31	4,516
10	Yambio	Western Equatoria	132.1K	18	7,179
11	Renk	Upper Nile	124.4K	16	7,775
12	Imehejek	Eastern Equatoria	118.5K	7	16,926
13	Malakal	Upper Nile	111.6K	18	6,197
14	Rumbek	Lakes	105.8K	17	6,223
15	Kajo Keji	Central Equatoria	95.9K	21	4,568
16	Ikotos	Eastern Equatoria	85.6K	6	13,814
17	Lafon	Eastern Equatoria	85.6K	3	25,172
18	Cuhudum	Eastern Equatoria	83.1K	8	10,385
19	Natinga	Eastern Equatoria	78.6K	3	26,212
20	Narongyet	Eastern Equatoria	60.1K	10	6,014
21	Aweil	Northern Bahr el Ghazal	57.4K	14	4,103
22	Magwi	Eastern Equatoria	55.4K	8	6,922
23	Ezo	Western Equatoria	54.2K	7	7,736
24	Bira	Eastern Equatoria	52.5K	5	10,501
25	Akobo	Jonglei	50.9K	10	5,094

1975

2026

2050

Source: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division (2025) · Creative Commons license CC BY 3.0 IGO

Source: UN World Population Prospects 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO). Historical estimates (1950–2024) and medium-variant projections (2025–2100).

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