Population aged 15-24 years (thousands) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Population aged 15-24 years (thousands) was 2,793 thousands in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
2,793 thousands
Change on year
up 4.5%
World rank
75th
of 233 countries
All-time high
2,793 thousands
in 2025
All-time low
633.32 thousands
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population aged 15-24 years in South Sudan, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 2,793 thousands for population aged 15-24 years in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.5% on the previous year and up 42.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 15-24 years in South Sudan peaked at 2,793 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 633.32 thousands, in 1970.
South Sudan ranks 75th of 233 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 56 years of available data.
Population aged 15-24 years (thousands) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 633.32 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 640.29 thousands | +1.1% |
| 1972 | 651.99 thousands | +1.8% |
| 1973 | 665.32 thousands | +2.0% |
| 1974 | 684.59 thousands | +2.9% |
| 1975 | 706.17 thousands | +3.2% |
| 1976 | 727.12 thousands | +3.0% |
| 1977 | 747.17 thousands | +2.8% |
| 1978 | 766.27 thousands | +2.6% |
| 1979 | 784.34 thousands | +2.4% |
| 1980 | 802.14 thousands | +2.3% |
| 1981 | 818.91 thousands | +2.1% |
| 1982 | 835.94 thousands | +2.1% |
| 1983 | 853.76 thousands | +2.1% |
| 1984 | 869.84 thousands | +1.9% |
| 1985 | 885.05 thousands | +1.7% |
| 1986 | 903.09 thousands | +2.0% |
| 1987 | 924.28 thousands | +2.3% |
| 1988 | 930.27 thousands | +0.6% |
| 1989 | 935.79 thousands | +0.6% |
| 1990 | 932.12 thousands | -0.4% |
| 1991 | 958.61 thousands | +2.8% |
| 1992 | 985.07 thousands | +2.8% |
| 1993 | 998.42 thousands | +1.4% |
| 1994 | 1,011 thousands | +1.2% |
| 1995 | 1,046 thousands | +3.5% |
| 1996 | 1,068 thousands | +2.1% |
| 1997 | 1,088 thousands | +1.8% |
| 1998 | 1,115 thousands | +2.5% |
| 1999 | 1,130 thousands | +1.3% |
| 2000 | 1,167 thousands | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 1,203 thousands | +3.0% |
| 2002 | 1,227 thousands | +2.0% |
| 2003 | 1,240 thousands | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 1,262 thousands | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 1,320 thousands | +4.6% |
| 2006 | 1,385 thousands | +4.9% |
| 2007 | 1,457 thousands | +5.2% |
| 2008 | 1,534 thousands | +5.3% |
| 2009 | 1,612 thousands | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 1,686 thousands | +4.6% |
| 2011 | 1,813 thousands | +7.6% |
| 2012 | 1,914 thousands | +5.6% |
| 2013 | 2,001 thousands | +4.5% |
| 2014 | 2,068 thousands | +3.3% |
| 2015 | 1,955 thousands | -5.4% |
| 2016 | 1,959 thousands | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 1,827 thousands | -6.8% |
| 2018 | 1,720 thousands | -5.9% |
| 2019 | 1,901 thousands | +10.5% |
| 2020 | 2,056 thousands | +8.2% |
| 2021 | 2,209 thousands | +7.4% |
| 2022 | 2,294 thousands | +3.9% |
| 2023 | 2,443 thousands | +6.5% |
| 2024 | 2,673 thousands | +9.4% |
| 2025 | 2,793 thousands | +4.5% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 2,793 thousands is below the median for low income countries, which is 4,765 thousands, 59% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 2,793 thousands is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3,007 thousands, 93% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 700.66 thousands | 633.32 thousands | 784.34 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 875.91 thousands | 802.14 thousands | 935.79 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,033 thousands | 932.12 thousands | 1,130 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,341 thousands | 1,167 thousands | 1,612 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,884 thousands | 1,686 thousands | 2,068 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,411 thousands | 2,056 thousands | 2,793 thousands | 6 |
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)
- World population growth 0.0% (2100)
- Population density 37.73 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.57 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 15-24 years in South Sudan?
- Population aged 15-24 years in South Sudan was 2,793 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 15-24 years recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 2,793 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest population aged 15-24 years recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 633.32 thousands in 1970.
- How does South Sudan rank for population aged 15-24 years?
- South Sudan ranks 75th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 15-24 years rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Population aged 15-24 years (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release