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South Sudan Population Pyramid (1950–2100)

South Sudan
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2026
Population: 12,436,036

Year

-5 -1   2026  +1 +5

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Summary

South Sudan in 2026

The population of South Sudan in 2026 is estimated at 12,436,037. That is 14.8% more than in 2016, when the population stood at 10,830,102.

The median age is 20.0 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 62.1 children under 15 and 5.3 people aged 65 or over. This is an expansive pyramid — each cohort of children is larger than the one above it, the signature of high birth rates and rapid growth.

Ranks #80 of 201 by population Ranks #173 of 201 by median age Ranks #80 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for South Sudan
Population
12,436,037
Median age
20.0
0-14 %
37.1%
65+ %
3.2%
Child dependency
62.1
Old-age dependency
5.3
Region
AFRICA
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
18,341,974
Population 2100
23,840,773
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
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1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 3.86

The fertility rate of South Sudan was 3.86 births per woman in 2023, above the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
010203040506070
19602023 · 57.6

Life expectancy at birth was 57.6 years in 2023: 60.6 for women and 54.6 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
255075100
19502100
Migration to and from South Sudan
Where immigrants come from (2024)

911,341 immigrants live in South Sudan, 7.6% of the population.

Sudan608,817
Uganda156,437
D.R. Congo97,364
Ethiopia13,582
Kenya10,153
Where emigrants live (2024)

3,168,836 people born in South Sudan live in other countries.

Sudan1,507,976
Uganda923,658
Ethiopia443,743
Kenya114,885
D.R. Congo103,594
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How South Sudan compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
South Sudan 12,436,037 20.0
Burundi 14,729,157 17.8
Rwanda 14,889,693 21.3
Zimbabwe 17,273,580 19.4
Somalia 20,305,907 16.7
Frequently asked questions about South Sudan's population
What is the population of South Sudan in 2026?
South Sudan has an estimated population of 12,436,037 in 2026.
Is South Sudan's population growing or shrinking?
South Sudan's population grew 14.8% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 18,341,974 by 2050.
What is the median age in South Sudan?
South Sudan's median age is 20.0 years.
How many children and older people live in South Sudan?
In South Sudan, 37.1% of people are under 15 and 3.2% are 65 or older.
What shape is South Sudan's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
South Sudan's pyramid is expansive — broad at the bottom, the signature of high birth rates and a growing population.

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