Share of population living in the capital city in South Sudan
South Sudan: Share of population living in the capital city was 3.18 in 2020. ▲ Rising
Latest (2020)
3.18
World rank
156th
of 170 countries
All-time high
3.95
in 2010
All-time low
1.92
in 1970
Years of data
11
1970–2020
Share of population living in the capital city in South Sudan, 1970–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2020, share of population living in the capital city in South Sudan stood at 3.18.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 19.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of population living in the capital city in South Sudan peaked at 3.95 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 1.92, in 1970.
That places South Sudan 156th out of 170 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 11 years of available data.
Share of population living in the capital city in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1.92 | — |
| 1975 | 2.23 | +16.7% |
| 1980 | 2.48 | +11.1% |
| 1985 | 2.64 | +6.4% |
| 1990 | 2.97 | +12.6% |
| 1995 | 3.27 | +10.0% |
| 2000 | 3.49 | +6.5% |
| 2005 | 3.84 | +10.3% |
| 2010 | 3.95 | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 3.76 | -4.8% |
| 2020 | 3.18 | -15.5% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 3.18 is below the median for low income countries, which is 10.94, 29% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 3.18 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 13.45, 24% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.08 | 1.92 | 2.23 | 2 |
| 1980s | 2.56 | 2.48 | 2.64 | 2 |
| 1990s | 3.12 | 2.97 | 3.27 | 2 |
| 2000s | 3.67 | 3.49 | 3.84 | 2 |
| 2010s | 3.86 | 3.76 | 3.95 | 2 |
| 2020s | 3.18 | 3.18 | 3.18 | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 153 Turkey 4.07 compare
- 154 Papua New Guinea 3.98 compare
- 155 Italy 3.96 compare
- 157 New Zealand 2.9 compare
- 158 South Africa 2.83 compare
- 159 Laos 2.52 compare
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 the capital city in South Sudan?
- Share of population living in the capital city in South Sudan was 3.18 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of population living in the capital city recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 3.95 in 2010.
- What is the lowest share of population living in the capital city recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.92 in 1970.
- How does South Sudan rank for share of population living in the capital city?
- South Sudan ranks 156th out of 170 countries with data for 2020.
- Is share of population living in the capital city rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- 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 the capital city. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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