Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Population aged 65 years or older (thousands) was 365.95 thousands in 2025. ▲ Rising
Latest (2025)
365.95 thousands
Change on year
up 5.0%
World rank
127th
of 233 countries
All-time high
365.95 thousands
in 2025
All-time low
78.34 thousands
in 1971
Years of data
56
1970–2025
Population aged 65 years or older in South Sudan, 1970–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in thousands.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 365.95 thousands for population aged 65 years or older in 2025. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 5.0% on the previous year and up 29.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 65 years or older in South Sudan peaked at 365.95 thousands in 2025 and was at its lowest, 78.34 thousands, in 1971.
South Sudan ranks 127th 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 65 years or older (thousands) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | thousands | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 79.16 thousands | — |
| 1971 | 78.34 thousands | -1.0% |
| 1972 | 79.53 thousands | +1.5% |
| 1973 | 80.87 thousands | +1.7% |
| 1974 | 83.58 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1975 | 86.43 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1976 | 89.38 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1977 | 92.43 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1978 | 95.58 thousands | +3.4% |
| 1979 | 98.76 thousands | +3.3% |
| 1980 | 101.91 thousands | +3.2% |
| 1981 | 105.08 thousands | +3.1% |
| 1982 | 108.3 thousands | +3.1% |
| 1983 | 111.58 thousands | +3.0% |
| 1984 | 114.33 thousands | +2.5% |
| 1985 | 116.69 thousands | +2.1% |
| 1986 | 119.32 thousands | +2.3% |
| 1987 | 122.08 thousands | +2.3% |
| 1988 | 121.69 thousands | -0.3% |
| 1989 | 109.09 thousands | -10.4% |
| 1990 | 108.92 thousands | -0.2% |
| 1991 | 112.14 thousands | +3.0% |
| 1992 | 115.51 thousands | +3.0% |
| 1993 | 116.89 thousands | +1.2% |
| 1994 | 118.34 thousands | +1.2% |
| 1995 | 124.12 thousands | +4.9% |
| 1996 | 127.94 thousands | +3.1% |
| 1997 | 131.94 thousands | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 136.88 thousands | +3.7% |
| 1999 | 136.01 thousands | -0.6% |
| 2000 | 143.07 thousands | +5.2% |
| 2001 | 150.51 thousands | +5.2% |
| 2002 | 158.16 thousands | +5.1% |
| 2003 | 166.01 thousands | +5.0% |
| 2004 | 174.48 thousands | +5.1% |
| 2005 | 183.56 thousands | +5.2% |
| 2006 | 193.47 thousands | +5.4% |
| 2007 | 204.22 thousands | +5.6% |
| 2008 | 215.67 thousands | +5.6% |
| 2009 | 227.57 thousands | +5.5% |
| 2010 | 239.34 thousands | +5.2% |
| 2011 | 255.51 thousands | +6.8% |
| 2012 | 269.28 thousands | +5.4% |
| 2013 | 281.66 thousands | +4.6% |
| 2014 | 291.87 thousands | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 283.06 thousands | -3.0% |
| 2016 | 280.07 thousands | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 265.6 thousands | -5.2% |
| 2018 | 252.18 thousands | -5.1% |
| 2019 | 266.41 thousands | +5.6% |
| 2020 | 281.12 thousands | +5.5% |
| 2021 | 295.3 thousands | +5.0% |
| 2022 | 304.86 thousands | +3.2% |
| 2023 | 320.22 thousands | +5.0% |
| 2024 | 348.66 thousands | +8.9% |
| 2025 | 365.95 thousands | +5.0% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 365.95 thousands is below the median for low income countries, which is 589.35 thousands, 62% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 365.95 thousands is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 448.46 thousands, 82% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 86.41 thousands | 78.34 thousands | 98.76 thousands | 10 |
| 1980s | 113.01 thousands | 101.91 thousands | 122.08 thousands | 10 |
| 1990s | 122.87 thousands | 108.92 thousands | 136.88 thousands | 10 |
| 2000s | 181.67 thousands | 143.07 thousands | 227.57 thousands | 10 |
| 2010s | 268.5 thousands | 239.34 thousands | 291.87 thousands | 10 |
| 2020s | 319.35 thousands | 281.12 thousands | 365.95 thousands | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 124 Libya 377.49 thousands compare
- 125 Papua New Guinea 376 thousands compare
- 126 Laos 370.26 thousands compare
- 128 Burundi 361.34 thousands compare
- 129 Turkmenistan 352.58 thousands compare
- 130 North Macedonia 332.58 thousands 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)
- 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 65 years or older in South Sudan?
- Population aged 65 years or older in South Sudan was 365.95 thousands in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest population aged 65 years or older recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 365.95 thousands in 2025.
- What is the lowest population aged 65 years or older recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 78.34 thousands in 1971.
- How does South Sudan rank for population aged 65 years or older?
- South Sudan ranks 127th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 65 years or older rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.3%. 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 65 years or older (thousands). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release