Child population (UN estimates and projections) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 4,664 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in South Sudan, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, child population (un estimates and projections) in South Sudan stood at 4,664.
That represents a change of up 1.0% on the previous year and up 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in South Sudan peaked at 4,785 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 2,153, in 1990.
South Sudan ranks 72nd of 188 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,153 | — |
| 1991 | 2,199 | +2.1% |
| 1992 | 2,236 | +1.7% |
| 1993 | 2,266 | +1.3% |
| 1994 | 2,322 | +2.5% |
| 1995 | 2,396 | +3.2% |
| 1996 | 2,463 | +2.8% |
| 1997 | 2,537 | +3.0% |
| 1998 | 2,575 | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 2,630 | +2.1% |
| 2000 | 2,744 | +4.3% |
| 2001 | 2,871 | +4.7% |
| 2002 | 3,016 | +5.0% |
| 2003 | 3,170 | +5.1% |
| 2004 | 3,311 | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 3,442 | +4.0% |
| 2006 | 3,577 | +3.9% |
| 2007 | 3,718 | +3.9% |
| 2008 | 3,863 | +3.9% |
| 2009 | 4,011 | +3.8% |
| 2010 | 4,169 | +3.9% |
| 2011 | 4,338 | +4.1% |
| 2012 | 4,508 | +3.9% |
| 2013 | 4,674 | +3.7% |
| 2014 | 4,771 | +2.1% |
| 2015 | 4,785 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | 4,738 | -1.0% |
| 2017 | 4,621 | -2.5% |
| 2018 | 4,546 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 4,541 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 4,539 | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 4,524 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 4,503 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 4,576 | +1.6% |
| 2024 | 4,648 | +1.6% |
| 2025 | 4,630 | -0.4% |
| 2026 | 4,612 | -0.4% |
| 2027 | 4,598 | -0.3% |
| 2028 | 4,598 | -0.0% |
| 2029 | 4,618 | +0.4% |
| 2030 | 4,664 | +1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,378 | 2,153 | 2,630 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,372 | 2,744 | 4,011 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,569 | 4,169 | 4,785 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,585 | 4,503 | 4,648 | 10 |
| 2030s | 4,664 | 4,664 | 4,664 | 1 |
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More gender data for South Sudan
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 1 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 165,929 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 170,597 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 158,909 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 162,998 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 153,651 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 157,824 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, female, interpolated 150,374 (2025)
- Age population, age 03, male, interpolated 154,276 (2025)
- Age population, age 04, female, interpolated 147,581 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in South Sudan?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in South Sudan was 4,664 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 4,785 in 2015.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,153 in 1990.
- How does South Sudan rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- South Sudan ranks 72nd out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. La población infantil incluye a los niños menores de 15 años who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.