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South Sudan· by the numbers

12,344,226
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▲ growing12,188,788 (World Bank, 2025) + +245,380/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every ticksource: World Bank · indicator year: 2025 · license: CC BY 4.0 · 1 in 674 on Earth

South Sudan's population is 12,188,788 (2025) — the 80th-largest in the world and the 32nd-largest in Africa, growing by about 245,380 people a year.

Where it ranksCompare →Updated 2026-08-19

South Sudan Facts at a Glance

Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.

Population#80 of 217
12,188,788
Area
644,329 km²
19.3 km² land area
Density
19.3 / km²
2025
631,930 km² land area
Price level#45 of 200
67 / US 100
cost of living
Share of humanity
0.15%
1 in 674 people on Earth lives in South Sudan

South Sudan in World Rankings

Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.

Population12,188,788 people
#80 / 217
Life expectancy57.7 years
#214 / 217
Median age18.0 years, half older
#200 / 220
Cleanest air23.67 µg/m³ PM2.5
#136 / 200
Safest countries14 homicides / 100k
#166 / 196
Most dangerous14 homicides / 100k
#30 / 196
PopulationLife exp.Median ageClean airSafetyDanger
Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).

South Sudan's Population Growth

Yes — South Sudan's population rose by 245,380 people (+2.05%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 3.8 births per woman. Net migration was positive in the latest year on record.

Population, 1960 to 2025

66 years of estimates from the same source.

Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.

South Sudan Demographics

Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.

Population density2025
19.3 people / km²
631,930 km² land area, 2025
Median age2023
18.0 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
57.7 years
M 54.8 · F 60.7
Homicide rate2012
14.0 per 100,000
#166 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
23.7 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
21.7 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
3.8 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
+6,145 people
positive in latest year
Aged 65+2025
3.1 %
share of the population 65 or older

Age & sex structure

17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.

Male — 5,994,222Female — 6,194,568
0-4 · Male: 796,8000-4 · Female: 776,4420-45-9 · Male: 715,9845-9 · Female: 702,8805-910-14 · Male: 827,52810-14 · Female: 810,43810-1415-19 · Male: 783,77515-19 · Female: 772,05615-1920-24 · Male: 647,31620-24 · Female: 641,77720-2425-29 · Male: 428,14325-29 · Female: 425,64125-2930-34 · Male: 308,80830-34 · Female: 323,19230-3435-39 · Male: 256,33835-39 · Female: 286,22135-3940-44 · Male: 294,81740-44 · Female: 332,43440-4445-49 · Male: 278,55645-49 · Female: 314,63445-4950-54 · Male: 226,78450-54 · Female: 261,04150-5455-59 · Male: 160,92155-59 · Female: 191,58255-5960-64 · Male: 112,13060-64 · Female: 137,71260-6465-69 · Male: 74,83065-69 · Female: 96,14865-6970-74 · Male: 44,49970-74 · Female: 61,50270-7475-79 · Male: 23,13575-79 · Female: 35,63775-7980+ · Male: 13,85880+ · Female: 25,23180+

Largest cities

By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).

1
Juba
450,000
2
Winejok
300,000
3
Yei
260,720
4
Malakal
160,765
5
Wau
127,384
6
Kuacjok
78,000
7
Pajok
49,000
8
Gogrial
44,600
9
Yambio
40,382
10
Aweil
38,745
11
Rumbek
32,083
12
Bor
26,782

Where is South Sudan Located?

Capital
Juba
Currency
Pound (SSP)
Language(s)
English
Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Continent
54 countries in Africa →
Land area
631,930 km²
Area (GeoNames)
644,329 km²
Borders
6 countries
Shares a border with
DR CongoCentral African RepublicEthiopiaKenyaSudanUganda

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Frequently asked

What is the population of South Sudan?

South Sudan's population is 12,188,788 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #80 of 217 countries and territories by population.

How many people live in South Sudan?

12,188,788 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.

What is South Sudan's population density?

19.3 people per km², based on a land area of 631,930 km².

What is South Sudan ranked in population worldwide?

#80 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.

What is the life expectancy in South Sudan?

57.7 years on average (2024) — 54.8 for men, 60.7 for women.

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