Urban and rural population 2050 in South Sudan
South Sudan: Urban and rural population 2050 was 12.68 million in 2050. β Volatile
Urban and rural population 2050 in South Sudan, 1950β2050
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for urban and rural population 2050 in South Sudan is 12.68 million, measured in 2050. That is the highest value across all 101 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and up 7.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, urban and rural population 2050 in South Sudan peaked at 12.68 million in 2050 and was at its lowest, 2.33 million, in 1950.
That places South Sudan 42nd out of 231 countries with data for 2050, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.47 million | 2.33 million | 2.64 million | 10 |
| 1960s | 2.88 million | 2.68 million | 3.08 million | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.47 million | 3.12 million | 3.87 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.26 million | 3.97 million | 4.45 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 4.44 million | 4.14 million | 4.86 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.25 million | 5.06 million | 7.64 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.61 million | 8.04 million | 9.15 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.36 million | 8.54 million | 10.17 million | 10 |
| 2030s | 11.01 million | 10.32 million | 11.65 million | 10 |
| 2040s | 12.24 million | 11.78 million | 12.62 million | 10 |
| 2050s | 12.68 million | 12.68 million | 12.68 million | 1 |
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More population data for South Sudan
- Population growth rate by level of development 0.026 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.57 million (2100)
- Population density 37.73 (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.026 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5193 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.92 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 17,461 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1.92 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 3.79 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 514,794 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is urban and rural population 2050 in South Sudan?
- Urban and rural population 2050 in South Sudan was 12.68 million in 2050, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest urban and rural population 2050 recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 12.68 million in 2050.
- What is the lowest urban and rural population 2050 recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.33 million in 1950.
- How does South Sudan rank for urban and rural population 2050?
- South Sudan ranks 42nd out of 231 countries with data for 2050.
- Is urban and rural population 2050 rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.6%. 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 Urban and rural population 2050. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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