South Sudan Population Clock

South Sudan population

12,653,456

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 2.05%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of South Sudan

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of South Sudan is 12,653,456, growing at an annual rate of 2.05%. That works out to a net change of approximately 672 people per day or 28 per hour.

The population change in South Sudan is driven by three components: approximately 357,711 births per year and 120,200 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 2.05% per year.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of South Sudan?

The current population of South Sudan is approximately 12,653,456, growing at 2.05% per year.

How fast is the population of South Sudan changing?

By approximately 672 people per day, or 28 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in South Sudan?

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.

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