Share of population living in rural areas in South Sudan
South Sudan: Share of population living in rural areas was 34.83 in 2020. ▼ Falling
Share of population living in rural areas in South Sudan, 1950–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of population living in rural areas in South Sudan is 34.83, measured in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is down 26.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of population living in rural areas in South Sudan peaked at 86.23 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 34.83, in 2020.
South Sudan ranks 77th of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 15 years of available data.
Share of population living in rural areas in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 86.23 | — |
| 1955 | 84.61 | -1.9% |
| 1960 | 82.79 | -2.1% |
| 1965 | 80.79 | -2.4% |
| 1970 | 78.88 | -2.4% |
| 1975 | 76.11 | -3.5% |
| 1980 | 73.3 | -3.7% |
| 1985 | 69.8 | -4.8% |
| 1990 | 67.41 | -3.4% |
| 1995 | 64.23 | -4.7% |
| 2000 | 59.91 | -6.7% |
| 2005 | 54.7 | -8.7% |
| 2010 | 47.1 | -13.9% |
| 2015 | 39.76 | -15.6% |
| 2020 | 34.83 | -12.4% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 34.83 is below the median for low income countries, which is 35.61, 98% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 34.83 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 30.61, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 85.42 | 84.61 | 86.23 | 2 |
| 1960s | 81.79 | 80.79 | 82.79 | 2 |
| 1970s | 77.49 | 76.11 | 78.88 | 2 |
| 1980s | 71.55 | 69.8 | 73.3 | 2 |
| 1990s | 65.82 | 64.23 | 67.41 | 2 |
| 2000s | 57.3 | 54.7 | 59.91 | 2 |
| 2010s | 43.43 | 39.76 | 47.1 | 2 |
| 2020s | 34.83 | 34.83 | 34.83 | 1 |
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 share of population living in rural areas in South Sudan?
- Share of population living in rural areas in South Sudan was 34.83 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of population living in rural areas recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 86.23 in 1950.
- What is the lowest share of population living in rural areas recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.83 in 2020.
- How does South Sudan rank for share of population living in rural areas?
- South Sudan ranks 77th out of 236 countries with data for 2020.
- Is share of population living in rural areas rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.1%. 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 Share of population living in rural areas. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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