Net migration metrics in South Sudan
South Sudan: Net migration metrics was 455,000 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
455,000
Change on year
up 1,030.2%
World rank
5th
of 236 countries
All-time high
455,000
in 2023
All-time low
-670,477
in 2017
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in South Sudan, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 455,000 for net migration metrics in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is up 1,030.2% on the previous year and up 596.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in South Sudan peaked at 455,000 in 2023 and was at its lowest, -670,477, in 2017.
South Sudan ranks 5th of 236 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | -995 | — |
| 1951 | -787 | -20.9% |
| 1952 | -588 | -25.3% |
| 1953 | -395 | -32.8% |
| 1954 | -192 | -51.4% |
| 1955 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1956 | 193 | — |
| 1957 | 394 | +104.1% |
| 1958 | 587 | +49.0% |
| 1959 | 786 | +33.9% |
| 1960 | 995 | +26.6% |
| 1961 | 1,194 | +20.0% |
| 1962 | 1,386 | +16.1% |
| 1963 | 1,591 | +14.8% |
| 1964 | 1,785 | +12.2% |
| 1965 | 1,591 | -10.9% |
| 1966 | 1,386 | -12.9% |
| 1967 | 1,194 | -13.9% |
| 1968 | 995 | -16.7% |
| 1969 | 786 | -21.0% |
| 1970 | 587 | -25.3% |
| 1971 | 394 | -32.9% |
| 1972 | 193 | -51.0% |
| 1973 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1974 | -192 | — |
| 1975 | -395 | +105.7% |
| 1976 | -995 | +151.9% |
| 1977 | -1,997 | +100.7% |
| 1978 | -2,998 | +50.1% |
| 1979 | -3,997 | +33.3% |
| 1980 | -4,997 | +25.0% |
| 1981 | -5,994 | +20.0% |
| 1982 | -6,983 | +16.5% |
| 1983 | -7,986 | +14.4% |
| 1984 | -8,984 | +12.5% |
| 1985 | -9,986 | +11.2% |
| 1986 | -10,973 | +9.9% |
| 1987 | -11,976 | +9.1% |
| 1988 | -97,065 | +710.5% |
| 1989 | -130,821 | +34.8% |
| 1990 | 12,988 | -109.9% |
| 1991 | 14,327 | +10.3% |
| 1992 | 15,077 | +5.2% |
| 1993 | 15,772 | +4.6% |
| 1994 | 16,407 | +4.0% |
| 1995 | 17,077 | +4.1% |
| 1996 | 17,953 | +5.1% |
| 1997 | 48,280 | +168.9% |
| 1998 | 64,285 | +33.2% |
| 1999 | 70,271 | +9.3% |
| 2000 | 74,227 | +5.6% |
| 2001 | 77,856 | +4.9% |
| 2002 | 82,847 | +6.4% |
| 2003 | 91,951 | +11.0% |
| 2004 | 110,182 | +19.8% |
| 2005 | 132,869 | +20.6% |
| 2006 | 153,926 | +15.8% |
| 2007 | 167,350 | +8.7% |
| 2008 | 165,557 | -1.1% |
| 2009 | 139,129 | -16.0% |
| 2010 | 299,402 | +115.2% |
| 2011 | 194,325 | -35.1% |
| 2012 | 125,771 | -35.3% |
| 2013 | 65,337 | -48.1% |
| 2014 | -471,523 | -821.7% |
| 2015 | -159,822 | -66.1% |
| 2016 | -654,225 | +309.3% |
| 2017 | -670,477 | +2.5% |
| 2018 | 157,408 | -123.5% |
| 2019 | 65,198 | -58.6% |
| 2020 | 62,935 | -3.5% |
| 2021 | -154,359 | -345.3% |
| 2022 | 40,259 | -126.1% |
| 2023 | 455,000 | +1030.2% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 455,000 is above the median for low income countries, which is -5,233. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 455,000 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -3,998. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +1030.2% | 40,259 | 455,000 |
| 2014 | -821.7% | 65,337 | -471,523 |
| 1988 | -710.5% | -11,976 | -97,065 |
| 2021 | -345.3% | 62,935 | -154,359 |
| 2016 | -309.3% | -159,822 | -654,225 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -99.7 | -995 | 786 | 10 |
| 1960s | 1,290 | 786 | 1,785 | 10 |
| 1970s | -940 | -3,997 | 587 | 10 |
| 1980s | -29,576 | -130,821 | -4,997 | 10 |
| 1990s | 29,244 | 12,988 | 70,271 | 10 |
| 2000s | 119,589 | 74,227 | 167,350 | 10 |
| 2010s | -104,861 | -670,477 | 299,402 | 10 |
| 2020s | 100,959 | -154,359 | 455,000 | 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 net migration metrics in South Sudan?
- Net migration metrics in South Sudan was 455,000 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 455,000 in 2023.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -670,477 in 2017.
- How does South Sudan rank for net migration metrics?
- South Sudan ranks 5th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 596.4%. 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 Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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