Annual change in population in South Sudan
South Sudan: Annual change in population was 462,195 people in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Annual change in population in South Sudan, 1951–2023
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 462,195 people for annual change in population in 2023.
The figure is up 197.4% on the previous year and up 12.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual change in population in South Sudan peaked at 542,157 people in 2011 and was at its lowest, -570,958 people, in 2017.
That places South Sudan 43rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 43,944 people | 36,334 people | 49,507 people | 9 |
| 1960s | 47,675 people | 41,225 people | 59,918 people | 10 |
| 1970s | 86,708 people | 44,086 people | 104,947 people | 10 |
| 1980s | 48,062 people | -134,795 people | 110,415 people | 10 |
| 1990s | 105,840 people | 24,403 people | 154,649 people | 10 |
| 2000s | 347,193 people | 260,642 people | 428,860 people | 10 |
| 2010s | 117,982 people | -570,958 people | 542,157 people | 10 |
| 2020s | 264,997 people | 155,389 people | 462,195 people | 4 |
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More population data for South Sudan
- World population growth 0.0% (2100)
- Population density 37.73 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.57 million people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.0% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 3.79 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 3.79 births per woman (2024)
- Refugees by country of asylum 514,794 people (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 3.79 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 3.86 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 3.22 children per women (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual change in population in South Sudan?
- Annual change in population in South Sudan was 462,195 people in 2023, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual change in population recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 542,157 people in 2011.
- What is the lowest annual change in population recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -570,958 people in 2017.
- How does South Sudan rank for annual change in population?
- South Sudan ranks 43rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual change in population rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual change in population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Annual change in population, calculated as the difference between population on 1 July of consecutive years.