Total number of international immigrants in South Sudan
South Sudan: Total number of international immigrants was 914,001 immigrants in 2024. ▲ Rising
Total number of international immigrants in South Sudan, 1990–2024
Source: United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in immigrants.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total number of international immigrants in South Sudan is 914,001 immigrants, 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, total number of international immigrants in South Sudan peaked at 914,001 immigrants in 2024 and was at its lowest, 230,732 immigrants, in 2010.
South Sudan ranks 64th of 232 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Total number of international immigrants in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | immigrants | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 652,365 immigrants | — |
| 1995 | 652,365 immigrants | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 652,365 immigrants | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 652,365 immigrants | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 230,732 immigrants | -64.6% |
| 2015 | 844,112 immigrants | +265.8% |
| 2020 | 882,252 immigrants | +4.5% |
| 2024 | 914,001 immigrants | +3.6% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 914,001 immigrants is above the median for low income countries, which is 387,101 immigrants, 2.4× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 914,001 immigrants is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 317,568 immigrants, 2.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 652,365 immigrants | 652,365 immigrants | 652,365 immigrants | 2 |
| 2000s | 652,365 immigrants | 652,365 immigrants | 652,365 immigrants | 2 |
| 2010s | 537,422 immigrants | 230,732 immigrants | 844,112 immigrants | 2 |
| 2020s | 898,126 immigrants | 882,252 immigrants | 914,001 immigrants | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More population data for South Sudan
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.0933 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run 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 regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0243 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.0% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.57 million people (2100)
- Population density 37.73 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.0% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5193 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.92 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of international immigrants in South Sudan?
- Total number of international immigrants in South Sudan was 914,001 immigrants in 2024, according to United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest total number of international immigrants recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 914,001 immigrants in 2024.
- What is the lowest total number of international immigrants recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 230,732 immigrants in 2010.
- How does South Sudan rank for total number of international immigrants?
- South Sudan ranks 64th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of international immigrants 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 United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Total number of international immigrants. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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