South Sudan

1950

2026

2100

1950

2026

2100

South Sudan Migration Statistics (2026)

In 2026, net immigration of 7,974 people—more people arriving than leaving.

Since 1950, South Sudan has gained a cumulative 565,675 people through migration.

By 2100, projections show continued net immigration.

Net migrants

+7,974

Net migration rate

+0.6 per 1,000 people

Key terms

Net migration: — Immigrants minus emigrants. Positive = more people arriving, negative = more leaving.
Net migration rate: — Net migration per 1,000 population per year.
Immigration: — People entering the country from abroad.
Emigration: — People leaving the country to live abroad.

Net migration from 1950 to 2100 (projections after 2024)

Net migrants

+1,119,469

Cumulative over selected range

Peak immigration

455,000

Top year: 2023

Peak emigration

-670,477

Lowest year: 2017

Recent avg (10 yrs)

+5280

Per year

In 2026, South Sudan receives approximately 7,974 net migrants (0.6 per 1,000 population). Peak immigration was 455,000 in 2023.

Migration flows in South Sudan are relatively modest.