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Population

12,188,788 people (2025)

Total GDP

$6.1B (2026)

GDP Per capita

$251 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.388 (193.)

About South Sudan

South Sudan is world's newest country gaining independence in 2011 after long civil war. The nation has significant oil reserves and White Nile river systems. South Sudanese culture emphasizes tribal traditions, cattle culture, and community values.

The country has tropical climate with wet and dry seasons. South Sudan has presidential republic facing ongoing political and economic challenges. The nation has oil production potential despite infrastructure limitations.

Juba is capital with rapid development and international presence. South Sudan has diverse ethnic groups and linguistic variety. The country has English as official language with numerous tribal languages.

Traditional South Sudanese culture includes cattle keeping, traditional ceremonies, and oral traditions. The nation has religious diversity with Christianity, Islam, and traditional beliefs. South Sudanese cuisine features sorghum, meat, and simple ingredients.

The population is 11.9 million with ongoing humanitarian challenges and development needs. South Sudan offers newest nation story, oil potential, and Nile heritage in emerging African state.

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$8.0B
$7.0B
$6.0B
$5.0B
$4.0B
$4.0B
$5.4B
$5.9B
$8.0B
$7.2B
$5.4B
$4.0B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
19.2%
0-14
18.8%
11.7%
15-24
11.6%
10.6%
25-44
11.2%
6.4%
45-64
7.4%
1.3%
65+
1.8%
Male
Female
%49.2 (5.994.220)
%50.8 (6.194.568)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 23.840.772 +0.02% 42.3
2090 23.741.231 +0.13% 42.1
2080 23.186.729 +0.37% 41.1
2070 21.989.974 +0.64% 39
2060 20.307.632 +0.92% 36
2050 18.341.974 +1.1% 32.5
2040 16.101.480 +1.58% 28.5
2030 13.457.453 +1.97% 23.9
2025 NOW 12.188.788 +2.05% 21.6
2020 10.698.467 +2.64% 19
2015 11.107.561 -1.13% 19.7
2010 9.745.953 +5.44% 17.3
2005 7.590.143 +4.94% 13.5
2000 6.032.267 +4.52% 10.7
1995 5.225.836 +3.05% 9.3
1990 4.737.633 +0.52% 8.4
1985 4.834.296 +1.76% 8.6
1980 4.339.030 +2.51% 7.7
1975 3.821.494 +2.64% 6.8
1970 3.409.614 +1.31% 6
1965 3.189.835 +1.91% 5.7
1960 2.931.559 +1.48% 5.2
1955 2.705.082 +1.81% 4.8
1950 2.493.283 - 4.4

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