Population in the largest city in South Sudan
South Sudan: Population in the largest city was 6.25 in 2015. ▼ Falling
Latest (2015)
6.25
World rank
174th
of 179 countries
All-time high
9.15
in 1995
All-time low
6.25
in 2015
Years of data
5
1995–2015
Population in the largest city in South Sudan, 1995–2015
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2015, population in the largest city in South Sudan stood at 6.25. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
That represents a change of down 26.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population in the largest city in South Sudan peaked at 9.15 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 6.25, in 2015.
South Sudan ranks 174th of 179 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Population in the largest city in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 9.15 | — |
| 2000 | 8.7 | -5.0% |
| 2005 | 8.49 | -2.4% |
| 2010 | 7.48 | -11.9% |
| 2015 | 6.25 | -16.4% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 6.25 is below the median for low income countries, which is 18.37, 34% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 6.25 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 28.91, 22% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9.15 | 9.15 | 9.15 | 1 |
| 2000s | 8.59 | 8.49 | 8.7 | 2 |
| 2010s | 6.86 | 6.25 | 7.48 | 2 |
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 in the largest city in South Sudan?
- Population in the largest city in South Sudan was 6.25 in 2015, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population in the largest city recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 9.15 in 1995.
- What is the lowest population in the largest city recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.25 in 2015.
- How does South Sudan rank for population in the largest city?
- South Sudan ranks 174th out of 179 countries with data for 2015.
- Is population in the largest city rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Population in the largest city. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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