Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in South Sudan
South Sudan: Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate was -0.4049 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in South Sudan, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in South Sudan is -0.4049 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 111.2% on the previous year and down 159.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in South Sudan peaked at 5.21 % change on previous year in 2003 and was at its lowest, -7.9 % change on previous year, in 1989.
South Sudan ranks 114th of 233 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.81 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 2.49 % change on previous year | +37.6% |
| 1973 | 2.48 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1974 | 2.9 % change on previous year | +17.0% |
| 1975 | 2.88 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 1976 | 2.89 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 1977 | 2.89 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 1978 | 2.88 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 1979 | 2.89 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1980 | 2.85 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1981 | 2.88 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 1982 | 2.85 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 1983 | 2.81 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 1984 | 2.44 % change on previous year | -13.3% |
| 1985 | 2.08 % change on previous year | -14.5% |
| 1986 | 2.03 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 1987 | 1.98 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 1988 | 0.3589 % change on previous year | -81.9% |
| 1989 | -7.9 % change on previous year | -2300.9% |
| 1990 | -0.7084 % change on previous year | -91.0% |
| 1991 | 2.08 % change on previous year | -393.8% |
| 1992 | 2.2 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 1993 | 1.25 % change on previous year | -43.1% |
| 1994 | 1.37 % change on previous year | +9.6% |
| 1995 | 3.61 % change on previous year | +163.7% |
| 1996 | 2.75 % change on previous year | -23.9% |
| 1997 | 2.89 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 1998 | 3.04 % change on previous year | +5.5% |
| 1999 | 0.0552 % change on previous year | -98.2% |
| 2000 | 4.19 % change on previous year | +7488.8% |
| 2001 | 4.45 % change on previous year | +6.3% |
| 2002 | 4.86 % change on previous year | +9.1% |
| 2003 | 5.21 % change on previous year | +7.3% |
| 2004 | 4.98 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 2005 | 3.95 % change on previous year | -20.8% |
| 2006 | 3.96 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 3.92 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2008 | 3.91 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2009 | 3.91 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 3.77 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 2011 | 4.12 % change on previous year | +9.3% |
| 2012 | 3.99 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2013 | 3.85 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2014 | 3.51 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
| 2015 | 0.6755 % change on previous year | -80.8% |
| 2016 | -0.0646 % change on previous year | -109.6% |
| 2017 | -1.93 % change on previous year | +2893.8% |
| 2018 | -2.98 % change on previous year | +54.4% |
| 2019 | -0.2303 % change on previous year | -92.3% |
| 2020 | -0.0189 % change on previous year | -91.8% |
| 2021 | -0.0524 % change on previous year | +176.8% |
| 2022 | -0.6082 % change on previous year | +1060.3% |
| 2023 | -0.3328 % change on previous year | -45.3% |
| 2024 | 3.61 % change on previous year | -1185.6% |
| 2025 | -0.4049 % change on previous year | -111.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.68 % change on previous year | 1.81 % change on previous year | 2.9 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 1.24 % change on previous year | -7.9 % change on previous year | 2.88 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.85 % change on previous year | -0.7084 % change on previous year | 3.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.33 % change on previous year | 3.91 % change on previous year | 5.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.47 % change on previous year | -2.98 % change on previous year | 4.12 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.3659 % change on previous year | -0.6082 % change on previous year | 3.61 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 111 Germany -0.3099 % change on previous year compare
- 112 Suriname -0.351 % change on previous year compare
- 113 Greenland -0.3523 % change on previous year compare
- 115 Denmark -0.4081 % change on previous year compare
- 116 East Timor -0.4183 % change on previous year compare
- 117 Colombia -0.4207 % change on previous year compare
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 population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in South Sudan?
- Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate in South Sudan was -0.4049 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 5.21 % change on previous year in 2003.
- What is the lowest population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -7.9 % change on previous year in 1989.
- How does South Sudan rank for population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate?
- South Sudan ranks 114th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 159.9%. 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 Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands), 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 Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population aged 14 years or younger UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 14 years or younger (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.