Annual population growth in South Sudan
South Sudan: Annual population growth was 462,195 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
462,195
Change on year
up 197.4%
World rank
43rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
542,157
in 2011
All-time low
-570,958
in 2017
Years of data
73
1951–2023
Annual population growth in South Sudan, 1951–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 462,195 for annual population growth in 2023.
The figure is up 197.4% on the previous year and up 12.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual population growth in South Sudan peaked at 542,157 in 2011 and was at its lowest, -570,958, 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.
Annual population growth in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 36,334 | — |
| 1952 | 39,588 | +9.0% |
| 1953 | 42,527 | +7.4% |
| 1954 | 45,363 | +6.7% |
| 1955 | 47,992 | +5.8% |
| 1956 | 49,507 | +3.2% |
| 1957 | 49,502 | -0.0% |
| 1958 | 44,262 | -10.6% |
| 1959 | 40,420 | -8.7% |
| 1960 | 42,786 | +5.9% |
| 1961 | 45,161 | +5.6% |
| 1962 | 47,576 | +5.3% |
| 1963 | 48,371 | +1.7% |
| 1964 | 57,240 | +18.3% |
| 1965 | 59,918 | +4.7% |
| 1966 | 46,590 | -22.2% |
| 1967 | 41,225 | -11.5% |
| 1968 | 43,880 | +6.4% |
| 1969 | 44,006 | +0.3% |
| 1970 | 44,086 | +0.2% |
| 1971 | 59,026 | +33.9% |
| 1972 | 73,846 | +25.1% |
| 1973 | 84,895 | +15.0% |
| 1974 | 95,877 | +12.9% |
| 1975 | 98,230 | +2.5% |
| 1976 | 100,418 | +2.2% |
| 1977 | 102,125 | +1.7% |
| 1978 | 103,629 | +1.5% |
| 1979 | 104,947 | +1.3% |
| 1980 | 106,428 | +1.4% |
| 1981 | 108,234 | +1.7% |
| 1982 | 110,415 | +2.0% |
| 1983 | 103,887 | -5.9% |
| 1984 | 89,049 | -14.3% |
| 1985 | 83,670 | -6.0% |
| 1986 | 86,949 | +3.9% |
| 1987 | 41,152 | -52.7% |
| 1988 | -114,368 | -377.9% |
| 1989 | -134,795 | +17.9% |
| 1990 | 24,403 | -118.1% |
| 1991 | 99,049 | +305.9% |
| 1992 | 73,060 | -26.2% |
| 1993 | 46,260 | -36.7% |
| 1994 | 115,185 | +149.0% |
| 1995 | 154,649 | +34.3% |
| 1996 | 131,085 | -15.2% |
| 1997 | 152,217 | +16.1% |
| 1998 | 110,935 | -27.1% |
| 1999 | 151,555 | +36.6% |
| 2000 | 260,642 | +72.0% |
| 2001 | 276,125 | +5.9% |
| 2002 | 288,411 | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 306,319 | +6.2% |
| 2004 | 329,911 | +7.7% |
| 2005 | 357,107 | +8.2% |
| 2006 | 386,385 | +8.2% |
| 2007 | 412,253 | +6.7% |
| 2008 | 428,860 | +4.0% |
| 2009 | 425,915 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 502,395 | +18.0% |
| 2011 | 542,157 | +7.9% |
| 2012 | 468,133 | -13.7% |
| 2013 | 410,035 | -12.4% |
| 2014 | 68,791 | -83.2% |
| 2015 | -127,502 | -285.3% |
| 2016 | -277,461 | +117.6% |
| 2017 | -570,958 | +105.8% |
| 2018 | -136,167 | -76.2% |
| 2019 | 300,399 | -320.6% |
| 2020 | 275,089 | -8.4% |
| 2021 | 167,315 | -39.2% |
| 2022 | 155,389 | -7.1% |
| 2023 | 462,195 | +197.4% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 462,195 is below the median for low income countries, which is 556,727, 83% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 462,195 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 359,940, 1.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual population growth in South Sudan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | -377.9% | 41,152 | -114,368 |
| 2019 | +320.6% | -136,167 | 300,399 |
| 1991 | +305.9% | 24,403 | 99,049 |
| 2015 | -285.3% | 68,791 | -127,502 |
| 2023 | +197.4% | 155,389 | 462,195 |
| 1994 | +149.0% | 46,260 | 115,185 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 43,944 | 36,334 | 49,507 | 9 |
| 1960s | 47,675 | 41,225 | 59,918 | 10 |
| 1970s | 86,708 | 44,086 | 104,947 | 10 |
| 1980s | 48,062 | -134,795 | 110,415 | 10 |
| 1990s | 105,840 | 24,403 | 154,649 | 10 |
| 2000s | 347,193 | 260,642 | 428,860 | 10 |
| 2010s | 117,982 | -570,958 | 542,157 | 10 |
| 2020s | 264,997 | 155,389 | 462,195 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More population data for South Sudan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0243 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.4787 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0243 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.0933 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 17,461 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.92 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5193 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.026 (2100)
- Population density 37.73 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.57 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual population growth in South Sudan?
- Annual population growth in South Sudan was 462,195 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual population growth recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 542,157 in 2011.
- What is the lowest annual population growth recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -570,958 in 2017.
- How does South Sudan rank for annual population growth?
- South Sudan ranks 43rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual population growth 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Annual population growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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