Refugees by country of origin in South Sudan
South Sudan: Refugees by country of origin was 2.29 million people in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugees by country of origin in South Sudan, 2011–2024
Source: UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2024, refugees by country of origin in South Sudan stood at 2.29 million people.
That represents a change of down 0.1% on the previous year and up 271.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugees by country of origin in South Sudan peaked at 2.44 million people in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0 people, in 2011.
South Sudan ranks 4th of 204 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugees by country of origin in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 0 people | — |
| 2012 | 87,007 people | — |
| 2013 | 114,468 people | +31.6% |
| 2014 | 616,206 people | +438.3% |
| 2015 | 778,722 people | +26.4% |
| 2016 | 1.44 million people | +84.5% |
| 2017 | 2.44 million people | +69.8% |
| 2018 | 2.29 million people | -6.3% |
| 2019 | 2.23 million people | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 2.19 million people | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 2.36 million people | +7.9% |
| 2022 | 2.30 million people | -2.9% |
| 2023 | 2.29 million people | -0.1% |
| 2024 | 2.29 million people | -0.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.11 million people | 0 people | 2.44 million people | 9 |
| 2020s | 2.29 million people | 2.19 million people | 2.36 million people | 5 |
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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)
- 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 refugees by country of origin in South Sudan?
- Refugees by country of origin in South Sudan was 2.29 million people in 2024, according to UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugees by country of origin recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 2.44 million people in 2017.
- What is the lowest refugees by country of origin recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 people in 2011.
- How does South Sudan rank for refugees by country of origin?
- South Sudan ranks 4th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugees by country of origin rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 271.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Refugees by country of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
People who fled their country of origin and are in need of international protection. Refugees are those who have already been granted asylum status in the country they moved to. This includes all refugees, not just those who fled that year.