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South Sudan Population Pyramid 2020

South Sudan
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2020
Population: 10,698,467

Year

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Summary

South Sudan in 2020

In 2020, South Sudan had a total population of 10,698,467 people. That is 9.8% more than in 2010, when the population stood at 9,745,953.

Half of the population was younger than 18.2 years; 42.4% were children under 15 and 2.7% were 65 or older. The broad-based, expansive shape of the pyramid points to high fertility and strong population growth.

Ranks #87 of 201 by population Ranks #184 of 201 by median age Ranks #120 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
10,698,467
Median age
18.2
0-14 %
42.4%
65+ %
2.7%
Child dependency
77.3
Old-age dependency
4.9
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 10,698,467 18.2
Burundi 12,617,036 16.5
Rwanda 13,065,837 19.9
Zimbabwe 15,526,889 18.5
Somalia 16,651,191 16.3
Frequently asked questions about South Sudan's population
How many people lived in South Sudan in 2020?
In 2020, South Sudan's population was 10,698,467.
Is the population of South Sudan increasing or decreasing?
Yes, growing: up 9.8% from 2010, with a projected population of 18,341,974 in 2050.
What is the median age in South Sudan?
The median age in South Sudan is 18.2 years — half the population is younger, half older.
How many children and older people live in South Sudan?
In South Sudan, 42.4% of people are under 15 and 2.7% are 65 or older.
What shape is South Sudan's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
South Sudan has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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