Population in South Sudan
South Sudan: Population was 8,793 in 2030. ▲ Rising
Population in South Sudan, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 8,793 for population in 2030. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
The figure is up 2.5% on the previous year and up 42.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in South Sudan peaked at 8,793 in 2030 and was at its lowest, 2,585, in 1990.
That places South Sudan 90th out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 41 years of available data.
Population in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,585 | — |
| 1991 | 2,638 | +2.1% |
| 1992 | 2,673 | +1.3% |
| 1993 | 2,690 | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 2,749 | +2.2% |
| 1995 | 2,830 | +2.9% |
| 1996 | 2,893 | +2.2% |
| 1997 | 2,973 | +2.7% |
| 1998 | 3,045 | +2.4% |
| 1999 | 3,142 | +3.2% |
| 2000 | 3,289 | +4.7% |
| 2001 | 3,437 | +4.5% |
| 2002 | 3,581 | +4.2% |
| 2003 | 3,733 | +4.3% |
| 2004 | 3,922 | +5.1% |
| 2005 | 4,148 | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 4,399 | +6.0% |
| 2007 | 4,671 | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 4,955 | +6.1% |
| 2009 | 5,233 | +5.6% |
| 2010 | 5,577 | +6.6% |
| 2011 | 5,950 | +6.7% |
| 2012 | 6,248 | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 6,492 | +3.9% |
| 2014 | 6,464 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 6,322 | -2.2% |
| 2016 | 6,092 | -3.6% |
| 2017 | 5,638 | -7.5% |
| 2018 | 5,577 | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 5,883 | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 6,160 | +4.7% |
| 2021 | 6,342 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | 6,519 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | 6,907 | +6.0% |
| 2024 | 7,295 | +5.6% |
| 2025 | 7,559 | +3.6% |
| 2026 | 7,824 | +3.5% |
| 2027 | 8,089 | +3.4% |
| 2028 | 8,343 | +3.1% |
| 2029 | 8,580 | +2.8% |
| 2030 | 8,793 | +2.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,822 | 2,585 | 3,142 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,137 | 3,289 | 5,233 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,024 | 5,577 | 6,492 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,362 | 6,160 | 8,580 | 10 |
| 2030s | 8,793 | 8,793 | 8,793 | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More gender data for South Sudan
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 4,664 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 1 % change on previous year (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 8,793 (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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population in South Sudan?
- Population in South Sudan was 8,793 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest population recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 8,793 in 2030.
- What is the lowest population recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,585 in 1990.
- How does South Sudan rank for population?
- South Sudan ranks 90th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is population rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.8%. 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 Population (UN estimates and projections). 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. The total population comprises persons of all ages 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.