Number of people born in South Sudan today so far:
236
A person is born approximately every 88.16 seconds
Number of people born per year: 357,711
Number of people born per day: 980
Number of people born per hour: 40
Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024
Based on data from the United Nations World Population Prospects (2024), an estimated 357,711 people are born in South Sudan each year. That works out to roughly 980 births per day, 40 per hour, or approximately one person every 88.16 seconds. The counter above tracks the estimated number of births that have occurred so far today.
The crude birth rate in South Sudan is approximately 29.3 births per 1,000 people , which is above the global average of 16.1 per 1,000. The total fertility rate stands at 3.71 children per woman. Since this is above the replacement level of 2.1, the population of South Sudan is growing through natural increase.
In addition to births, approximately 120,200 deaths occur in South Sudan each year, resulting in a natural increase of approximately 237,511 people per year.
Approximately 980 babies are born each day in South Sudan, based on an annual total of 357,711 births reported by the United Nations.
A baby is born approximately every 88.16 seconds in South Sudan, or about 40 births per hour.
The crude birth rate is approximately 29.3 births per 1,000 people, and the total fertility rate is 3.71 children per woman. The global average birth rate is 16.1 per 1,000.
Yes. With approximately 357,711 births and 120,200 deaths per year, South Sudan has a natural population increase of about 237,511 people annually.