Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) was 126.08 % change on previous year in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
126.08 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 136.5%
World rank
5th
of 236 countries
All-time high
168.92 % change on previous year
in 1997
All-time low
-821.68 % change on previous year
in 2014
Years of data
70
1951–2022
Net migration, annual growth rate in South Sudan, 1951–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2022, net migration, annual growth rate in South Sudan stood at 126.08 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 136.5% on the previous year and up 457.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration, annual growth rate in South Sudan peaked at 168.92 % change on previous year in 1997 and was at its lowest, -821.68 % change on previous year, in 2014.
That places South Sudan 5th out of 236 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 20.9 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | 25.29 % change on previous year | +21.0% |
| 1953 | 32.82 % change on previous year | +29.8% |
| 1954 | 51.39 % change on previous year | +56.6% |
| 1955 | 100 % change on previous year | +94.6% |
| 1957 | 104.14 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 1958 | 48.98 % change on previous year | -53.0% |
| 1959 | 33.9 % change on previous year | -30.8% |
| 1960 | 26.59 % change on previous year | -21.6% |
| 1961 | 20 % change on previous year | -24.8% |
| 1962 | 16.08 % change on previous year | -19.6% |
| 1963 | 14.79 % change on previous year | -8.0% |
| 1964 | 12.19 % change on previous year | -17.6% |
| 1965 | -10.87 % change on previous year | -189.1% |
| 1966 | -12.88 % change on previous year | +18.6% |
| 1967 | -13.85 % change on previous year | +7.5% |
| 1968 | -16.67 % change on previous year | +20.3% |
| 1969 | -21 % change on previous year | +26.0% |
| 1970 | -25.32 % change on previous year | +20.5% |
| 1971 | -32.88 % change on previous year | +29.9% |
| 1972 | -51.02 % change on previous year | +55.2% |
| 1973 | -100 % change on previous year | +96.0% |
| 1975 | -105.73 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 1976 | -151.9 % change on previous year | +43.7% |
| 1977 | -100.7 % change on previous year | -33.7% |
| 1978 | -50.13 % change on previous year | -50.2% |
| 1979 | -33.32 % change on previous year | -33.5% |
| 1980 | -25.02 % change on previous year | -24.9% |
| 1981 | -19.95 % change on previous year | -20.3% |
| 1982 | -16.5 % change on previous year | -17.3% |
| 1983 | -14.36 % change on previous year | -12.9% |
| 1984 | -12.5 % change on previous year | -13.0% |
| 1985 | -11.15 % change on previous year | -10.8% |
| 1986 | -9.88 % change on previous year | -11.4% |
| 1987 | -9.14 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 1988 | -710.5 % change on previous year | +7673.0% |
| 1989 | -34.78 % change on previous year | -95.1% |
| 1990 | 109.93 % change on previous year | -416.1% |
| 1991 | 10.31 % change on previous year | -90.6% |
| 1992 | 5.23 % change on previous year | -49.2% |
| 1993 | 4.61 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 1994 | 4.03 % change on previous year | -12.7% |
| 1995 | 4.08 % change on previous year | +1.4% |
| 1996 | 5.13 % change on previous year | +25.6% |
| 1997 | 168.92 % change on previous year | +3193.1% |
| 1998 | 33.15 % change on previous year | -80.4% |
| 1999 | 9.31 % change on previous year | -71.9% |
| 2000 | 5.63 % change on previous year | -39.5% |
| 2001 | 4.89 % change on previous year | -13.2% |
| 2002 | 6.41 % change on previous year | +31.1% |
| 2003 | 10.99 % change on previous year | +71.4% |
| 2004 | 19.83 % change on previous year | +80.4% |
| 2005 | 20.59 % change on previous year | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 15.85 % change on previous year | -23.0% |
| 2007 | 8.72 % change on previous year | -45.0% |
| 2008 | -1.07 % change on previous year | -112.3% |
| 2009 | -15.96 % change on previous year | +1389.9% |
| 2010 | 115.2 % change on previous year | -821.6% |
| 2011 | -35.1 % change on previous year | -130.5% |
| 2012 | -35.28 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 2013 | -48.05 % change on previous year | +36.2% |
| 2014 | -821.68 % change on previous year | +1610.0% |
| 2015 | 66.11 % change on previous year | -108.0% |
| 2016 | -309.35 % change on previous year | -568.0% |
| 2017 | -2.48 % change on previous year | -99.2% |
| 2018 | 123.48 % change on previous year | -5070.6% |
| 2019 | -58.58 % change on previous year | -147.4% |
| 2020 | -3.47 % change on previous year | -94.1% |
| 2021 | -345.27 % change on previous year | +9847.3% |
| 2022 | 126.08 % change on previous year | -136.5% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration, annual growth rate (Our World) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | -9847.3% | -3.47 % change on previous year | -345.27 % change on previous year |
| 1988 | -7673.0% | -9.14 % change on previous year | -710.5 % change on previous year |
| 2018 | +5070.6% | -2.48 % change on previous year | 123.48 % change on previous year |
| 1997 | +3193.1% | 5.13 % change on previous year | 168.92 % change on previous year |
| 2014 | -1610.0% | -48.05 % change on previous year | -821.68 % change on previous year |
| 2009 | -1389.9% | -1.07 % change on previous year | -15.96 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 52.18 % change on previous year | 20.9 % change on previous year | 104.14 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1960s | 1.44 % change on previous year | -21 % change on previous year | 26.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -72.33 % change on previous year | -151.9 % change on previous year | -25.32 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | -86.38 % change on previous year | -710.5 % change on previous year | -9.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 35.47 % change on previous year | 4.03 % change on previous year | 168.92 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.59 % change on previous year | -15.96 % change on previous year | 20.59 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -100.57 % change on previous year | -821.68 % change on previous year | 123.48 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -74.22 % change on previous year | -345.27 % change on previous year | 126.08 % change on previous year | 3 |
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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 net migration, annual growth rate in South Sudan?
- Net migration, annual growth rate in South Sudan was 126.08 % change on previous year in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 168.92 % change on previous year in 1997.
- What is the lowest net migration, annual growth rate recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -821.68 % change on previous year in 2014.
- How does South Sudan rank for net migration, annual growth rate?
- South Sudan ranks 5th out of 236 countries with data for 2022.
- Is net migration, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 457.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Net migration, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Net migration metrics Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Net migration. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.