Population by age group in South Sudan
South Sudan: Population by age group was 334,422 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
334,422
Change on year
up 7.0%
World rank
129th
of 236 countries
All-time high
334,422
in 2023
All-time low
78,752
in 1970
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Population by age group in South Sudan, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, population by age group in South Sudan stood at 334,422. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
That represents a change of up 7.0% on the previous year and up 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population by age group in South Sudan peaked at 334,422 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 78,752, in 1970.
South Sudan ranks 129th of 236 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 by age group in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 86,266 | — |
| 1951 | 85,653 | -0.7% |
| 1952 | 85,272 | -0.4% |
| 1953 | 85,096 | -0.2% |
| 1954 | 85,112 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 85,286 | +0.2% |
| 1956 | 85,536 | +0.3% |
| 1957 | 85,808 | +0.3% |
| 1958 | 85,850 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 85,635 | -0.3% |
| 1960 | 85,446 | -0.2% |
| 1961 | 85,265 | -0.2% |
| 1962 | 85,101 | -0.2% |
| 1963 | 84,524 | -0.7% |
| 1964 | 84,304 | -0.3% |
| 1965 | 84,331 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 83,269 | -1.3% |
| 1967 | 81,836 | -1.7% |
| 1968 | 80,731 | -1.4% |
| 1969 | 79,707 | -1.3% |
| 1970 | 78,752 | -1.2% |
| 1971 | 78,940 | +0.2% |
| 1972 | 80,202 | +1.6% |
| 1973 | 82,230 | +2.5% |
| 1974 | 85,007 | +3.4% |
| 1975 | 87,906 | +3.4% |
| 1976 | 90,905 | +3.4% |
| 1977 | 94,006 | +3.4% |
| 1978 | 97,175 | +3.4% |
| 1979 | 100,339 | +3.3% |
| 1980 | 103,502 | +3.2% |
| 1981 | 106,692 | +3.1% |
| 1982 | 109,943 | +3.0% |
| 1983 | 112,961 | +2.7% |
| 1984 | 115,516 | +2.3% |
| 1985 | 118,005 | +2.2% |
| 1986 | 120,701 | +2.3% |
| 1987 | 121,887 | +1.0% |
| 1988 | 115,395 | -5.3% |
| 1989 | 109,011 | -5.5% |
| 1990 | 110,536 | +1.4% |
| 1991 | 113,829 | +3.0% |
| 1992 | 116,200 | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 117,610 | +1.2% |
| 1994 | 121,218 | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 126,019 | +4.0% |
| 1996 | 129,929 | +3.1% |
| 1997 | 134,391 | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 136,412 | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 139,495 | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 146,730 | +5.2% |
| 2001 | 154,262 | +5.1% |
| 2002 | 162,001 | +5.0% |
| 2003 | 170,151 | +5.0% |
| 2004 | 178,909 | +5.1% |
| 2005 | 188,393 | +5.3% |
| 2006 | 198,701 | +5.5% |
| 2007 | 209,775 | +5.6% |
| 2008 | 221,438 | +5.6% |
| 2009 | 233,260 | +5.3% |
| 2010 | 247,192 | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 262,129 | +6.0% |
| 2012 | 275,201 | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 286,517 | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 287,292 | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 281,482 | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 272,803 | -3.1% |
| 2017 | 258,885 | -5.1% |
| 2018 | 259,275 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 273,711 | +5.6% |
| 2020 | 288,151 | +5.3% |
| 2021 | 300,038 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 312,514 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | 334,422 | +7.0% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 334,422 is below the median for low income countries, which is 571,728, 58% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 334,422 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 418,208, 80% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 85,551 | 85,096 | 86,266 | 10 |
| 1960s | 83,451 | 79,707 | 85,446 | 10 |
| 1970s | 87,546 | 78,752 | 100,339 | 10 |
| 1980s | 113,361 | 103,502 | 121,887 | 10 |
| 1990s | 124,564 | 110,536 | 139,495 | 10 |
| 2000s | 186,362 | 146,730 | 233,260 | 10 |
| 2010s | 270,449 | 247,192 | 287,292 | 10 |
| 2020s | 308,781 | 288,151 | 334,422 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 126 Papua New Guinea 347,843 compare
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- 131 Turkmenistan 314,616 compare
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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 in South Sudan?
- Population by age group in South Sudan was 334,422 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population by age group recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 334,422 in 2023.
- What is the lowest population by age group recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 78,752 in 1970.
- How does South Sudan rank for population by age group?
- South Sudan ranks 129th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is population by age group rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 16.7%. 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. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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