Total population in South Sudan
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in South Sudan was 12,188,788 people, up from 11,943,408 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare South Sudan with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
South Sudan
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 188 788 |
| 2024 | 11 943 408 |
| 2023 | 11 483 374 |
| 2022 | 11 021 178 |
| 2021 | 10 865 780 |
| 2020 | 10 698 467 |
| 2019 | 10 423 384 |
| 2018 | 10 122 977 |
| 2017 | 10 259 154 |
| 2016 | 10 830 102 |
| 2015 | 11 107 562 |
| 2014 | 11 235 072 |
| 2013 | 11 166 276 |
| 2012 | 10 756 240 |
| 2011 | 10 288 109 |
| 2010 | 9 745 954 |
| 2009 | 9 243 556 |
| 2008 | 8 817 647 |
| 2007 | 8 388 788 |
| 2006 | 7 976 526 |
| 2005 | 7 590 143 |
| 2004 | 7 233 041 |
| 2003 | 6 903 126 |
| 2002 | 6 596 806 |
| 2001 | 6 308 392 |
| 2000 | 6 032 268 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
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Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.