Migrant populations in South Sudan
South Sudan: Migrant populations was 914,001 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
914,001
World rank
64th
of 228 countries
All-time high
914,001
in 2024
All-time low
230,732
in 2010
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in South Sudan, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for migrant populations in South Sudan is 914,001, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
That represents a change of up 8.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in South Sudan peaked at 914,001 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 230,732, in 2010.
South Sudan ranks 64th of 228 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Migrant populations in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 652,365 | — |
| 1995 | 652,365 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 652,365 | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 652,365 | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 230,732 | -64.6% |
| 2015 | 844,112 | +265.8% |
| 2020 | 882,252 | +4.5% |
| 2024 | 914,001 | +3.6% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 914,001 is above the median for low income countries, which is 387,101, 2.4× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 914,001 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568, 2.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 652,365 | 652,365 | 652,365 | 2 |
| 2000s | 652,365 | 652,365 | 652,365 | 2 |
| 2010s | 537,422 | 230,732 | 844,112 | 2 |
| 2020s | 898,126 | 882,252 | 914,001 | 2 |
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 migrant populations in South Sudan?
- Migrant populations in South Sudan was 914,001 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 914,001 in 2024.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 230,732 in 2010.
- How does South Sudan rank for migrant populations?
- South Sudan ranks 64th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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