Republic of South Sudan
Capital: Juba
Population: 11,483,374
Currency: South Sudanese pound (SSP)
South Sudan is a landlocked country in East-Central Africa, bordered by Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic. It gained independence from Sudan in 2011, making it the youngest recognized sovereign state in the world. The country is known for its vast wetlands, savannas, and the White Nile River, as well as for its ethnic diversity and complex post-independence conflicts. The capital and largest city is Juba, which functions as the political and administrative center. South Sudan’s economy is heavily reliant on oil exports, though it faces major challenges including infrastructure deficits, food insecurity, and humanitarian crises. It is a federal presidential republic and a member of the United Nations (UN), African Union (AU), Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), East African Community (EAC), and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA).
Growth Rate
5.862
%
Fertility Rate
3.864
children born/woman
Crude Death Rate
9.609
per 1,000 people
Life Expectancy
57.6
years
Total Population in South Sudan
This graph illustrates the total population of a country over time, while also depicting the sex ratio, which indicates the number of males per 100 females in the population.
Population Density
Population Growth Rate (%)
The population growth rate shows how fast a population is increasing or decreasing annually, influenced by birth rates, death rates, and migration in South Sudan.
Life Expectancy (Years)
Life expectancy indicates the average number of years a person is expected to live.
Median Age (Years)
Median age represents the midpoint of a population’s age distribution, helping to assess whether a population is young, aging, or balanced.
Infant Mortality
Infant mortality rate measures the number of infant deaths per 1,000 live births.
Net migration in 2023 (per 1000 people)
39.622
(+35.969)
Net migration represents the difference between the number of people moving into a country and those leaving.
Fertility Rate
Fertility rate represents the average number of children a woman is expected to have in her lifetime
Births vs Deaths
This graph compares the number of births and deaths each year.
Crude Death Rate
Crude death rate measures the number of deaths per 1,000 people in a population per year.
Source
Data is sourced from The World Bank, the United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision), and other collated datasets, including national statistical offices, Eurostat (Demographic Statistics), and the United Nations Statistics Division (Population and Vital Statistics Report, various years).
Note: The information in the KPI is from 2023; any data beyond this year is an estimate from the United Nations.