Population by age group with projections in South Sudan
South Sudan: Population by age group with projections was 11.48 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
11.48 million
Change on year
up 4.2%
World rank
83rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
11.48 million
in 2023
All-time low
2.49 million
in 1950
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Population by age group with projections in South Sudan, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population by age group with projections in South Sudan is 11.48 million, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is up 4.2% on the previous year and up 2.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population by age group with projections in South Sudan peaked at 11.48 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.49 million, in 1950.
That places South Sudan 83rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population by age group with projections in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2.49 million | — |
| 1951 | 2.53 million | +1.5% |
| 1952 | 2.57 million | +1.6% |
| 1953 | 2.61 million | +1.7% |
| 1954 | 2.66 million | +1.7% |
| 1955 | 2.71 million | +1.8% |
| 1956 | 2.75 million | +1.8% |
| 1957 | 2.80 million | +1.8% |
| 1958 | 2.85 million | +1.6% |
| 1959 | 2.89 million | +1.4% |
| 1960 | 2.93 million | +1.5% |
| 1961 | 2.98 million | +1.5% |
| 1962 | 3.02 million | +1.6% |
| 1963 | 3.07 million | +1.6% |
| 1964 | 3.13 million | +1.9% |
| 1965 | 3.19 million | +1.9% |
| 1966 | 3.24 million | +1.5% |
| 1967 | 3.28 million | +1.3% |
| 1968 | 3.32 million | +1.3% |
| 1969 | 3.37 million | +1.3% |
| 1970 | 3.41 million | +1.3% |
| 1971 | 3.47 million | +1.7% |
| 1972 | 3.54 million | +2.1% |
| 1973 | 3.63 million | +2.4% |
| 1974 | 3.72 million | +2.6% |
| 1975 | 3.82 million | +2.6% |
| 1976 | 3.92 million | +2.6% |
| 1977 | 4.02 million | +2.6% |
| 1978 | 4.13 million | +2.6% |
| 1979 | 4.23 million | +2.5% |
| 1980 | 4.34 million | +2.5% |
| 1981 | 4.45 million | +2.5% |
| 1982 | 4.56 million | +2.5% |
| 1983 | 4.66 million | +2.3% |
| 1984 | 4.75 million | +1.9% |
| 1985 | 4.83 million | +1.8% |
| 1986 | 4.92 million | +1.8% |
| 1987 | 4.96 million | +0.8% |
| 1988 | 4.85 million | -2.3% |
| 1989 | 4.71 million | -2.8% |
| 1990 | 4.74 million | +0.5% |
| 1991 | 4.84 million | +2.1% |
| 1992 | 4.91 million | +1.5% |
| 1993 | 4.96 million | +0.9% |
| 1994 | 5.07 million | +2.3% |
| 1995 | 5.23 million | +3.0% |
| 1996 | 5.36 million | +2.5% |
| 1997 | 5.51 million | +2.8% |
| 1998 | 5.62 million | +2.0% |
| 1999 | 5.77 million | +2.7% |
| 2000 | 6.03 million | +4.5% |
| 2001 | 6.31 million | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 6.60 million | +4.6% |
| 2003 | 6.90 million | +4.6% |
| 2004 | 7.23 million | +4.8% |
| 2005 | 7.59 million | +4.9% |
| 2006 | 7.98 million | +5.1% |
| 2007 | 8.39 million | +5.2% |
| 2008 | 8.82 million | +5.1% |
| 2009 | 9.24 million | +4.8% |
| 2010 | 9.75 million | +5.4% |
| 2011 | 10.29 million | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 10.76 million | +4.5% |
| 2013 | 11.17 million | +3.8% |
| 2014 | 11.24 million | +0.6% |
| 2015 | 11.11 million | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 10.83 million | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 10.26 million | -5.3% |
| 2018 | 10.12 million | -1.3% |
| 2019 | 10.42 million | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 10.70 million | +2.6% |
| 2021 | 10.87 million | +1.6% |
| 2022 | 11.02 million | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 11.48 million | +4.2% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 11.48 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 23.03 million, 50% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 11.48 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 14.26 million, 81% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.69 million | 2.49 million | 2.89 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 3.15 million | 2.93 million | 3.37 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.79 million | 3.41 million | 4.23 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.70 million | 4.34 million | 4.96 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.20 million | 4.74 million | 5.77 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.51 million | 6.03 million | 9.24 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.59 million | 9.75 million | 11.24 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.02 million | 10.70 million | 11.48 million | 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 population by age group with projections in South Sudan?
- Population by age group with projections in South Sudan was 11.48 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population by age group with projections recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 11.48 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest population by age group with projections recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.49 million in 1950.
- How does South Sudan rank for population by age group with projections?
- South Sudan ranks 83rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is population by age group with projections rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.8%. 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 Population by age group with projections. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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