New internal displacements in South Sudan
South Sudan: New internal displacements was 1.35 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.35 million
Change on year
up 95.0%
World rank
10th
of 170 countries
All-time high
1.42 million
in 2014
All-time low
213,762
in 2015
Years of data
15
2011–2025
New internal displacements in South Sudan, 2011–2025
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
In 2025, new internal displacements in South Sudan stood at 1.35 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 95.0% on the previous year and up 532.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new internal displacements in South Sudan peaked at 1.42 million in 2014 and was at its lowest, 213,762, in 2015.
That places South Sudan 10th out of 170 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
New internal displacements in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 350,000 | — |
| 2012 | 530,473 | +51.6% |
| 2013 | 498,783 | -6.0% |
| 2014 | 1.42 million | +184.0% |
| 2015 | 213,762 | -84.9% |
| 2016 | 281,229 | +31.6% |
| 2017 | 931,710 | +231.3% |
| 2018 | 327,925 | -64.8% |
| 2019 | 552,923 | +68.6% |
| 2020 | 714,031 | +29.1% |
| 2021 | 934,976 | +30.9% |
| 2022 | 932,848 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 449,885 | -51.8% |
| 2024 | 693,428 | +54.1% |
| 2025 | 1.35 million | +95.0% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 1.35 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 165,753, 8.2× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 1.35 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13,949, 97.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 567,038 | 213,762 | 1.42 million | 9 |
| 2020s | 846,275 | 449,885 | 1.35 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More population data for South Sudan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 17,461 Persons (2050)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new internal displacements in South Sudan?
- New internal displacements in South Sudan was 1.35 million in 2025, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest new internal displacements recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.42 million in 2014.
- What is the lowest new internal displacements recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 213,762 in 2015.
- How does South Sudan rank for new internal displacements?
- South Sudan ranks 10th out of 170 countries with data for 2025.
- Is new internal displacements rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 532.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of New internal displacements. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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