South Africa vs Sudan: Population aged 15-24 years (thousands)
South Africa
10,513 thousands
in 2025
Sudan
10,268 thousands
in 2025
South Africa rank
22nd
Sudan rank
23rd
Population aged 15-24 years (thousands) over time
- South Africa
- Sudan
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 10,513 thousands against 10,268 thousands in Sudan, a difference of 245 thousands.
Across all 56 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 22nd and Sudan ranks 23rd of 233 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4,807 thousands | 2,586 thousands | 2,221 thousands | South Africa |
| 1980s | 6,579 thousands | 3,798 thousands | 2,781 thousands | South Africa |
| 1990s | 8,375 thousands | 4,615 thousands | 3,760 thousands | South Africa |
| 2000s | 10,815 thousands | 5,996 thousands | 4,820 thousands | South Africa |
| 2010s | 10,732 thousands | 8,003 thousands | 2,729 thousands | South Africa |
| 2020s | 10,352 thousands | 10,026 thousands | 325.04 thousands | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 15-24 years, South Africa or Sudan?
- South Africa, at 10,513 thousands against 10,268 thousands in Sudan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 15-24 years between South Africa and Sudan?
- 245 thousands, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sudan?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do South Africa and Sudan rank globally for population aged 15-24 years?
- South Africa ranks 22nd and Sudan ranks 23rd of 233 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Population aged 15-24 years (thousands). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release