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South Sudan Population Pyramid 2075

South Sudan
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2075
Population: 22,690,768

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-5 -1   2075  +1 +5

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Summary

South Sudan in 2075

By 2075, the population of South Sudan is expected to reach 22,690,769. Compared with 2065, when the projection stands at 21,185,711, that represents growth of 7.1% over ten years.

Half of the population would be younger than 32.2 years, with 23.4% children under 15 and 9.3% aged 65 or older. This is a stationary pyramid — similar numbers in each age group up to the older cohorts, the signature of near-replacement fertility.

Ranks #74 of 201 by population Ranks #168 of 201 by median age Ranks #53 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
22,690,769
Median age
32.2
0-14 %
23.4%
65+ %
9.3%
Child dependency
34.9
Old-age dependency
13.9
Region
AFRICA
Pyramid shape
Stationary
Population 2050
18,341,974
Population 2100
23,840,773
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
12345678
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 22,690,769 32.2
Rwanda 29,214,158 33.2
Burundi 32,760,374 29.8
Zimbabwe 33,302,300 30.8
Eritrea 7,497,515 33.2
Frequently asked questions about South Sudan's population
What will the population of South Sudan be in 2075?
South Sudan is projected to have a population of 22,690,769 in 2075.
Is South Sudan's population growing or shrinking?
South Sudan's population grew 7.1% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 18,341,974 by 2050.
How old is the population of South Sudan?
South Sudan's median age is 32.2 years.
How many children and older people live in South Sudan?
In South Sudan, 23.4% of people are under 15 and 9.3% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does South Sudan have?
South Sudan has a stationary pyramid: cohort sizes are roughly even through the younger ages, reflecting fertility close to replacement level.

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