What is the population of South Sudan?
South Sudan has 12.2 million people (2025). Since 1960, the population has grown from 2.9 million to 12.2 million, 4.2 times the 1960 figure.
Population by decade
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,931,559 |
| 1970 | 3,409,614 |
| 1980 | 4,339,030 |
| 1990 | 4,737,633 |
| 2000 | 6,032,267 |
| 2010 | 9,745,953 |
| 2020 | 10,698,467 |
| 2025 | 12,188,788 |
What is the capital of South Sudan?
The capital of South Sudan is Juba.
What currency does South Sudan use?
South Sudan uses the South Sudanese pound (SSP).
What language is spoken in South Sudan?
The official language of South Sudan is English.
Where is South Sudan?
South Sudan is in Africa.
Location on the map
Neighboring countries
Countries that border this country:
How big is South Sudan?
South Sudan covers 646,883 km² (249,763 sq mi). The United States is about 15 times as large.
Economy of South Sudan
- Life expectancy
- 57.7 years
Data: World Bank (2024)
Economic development
Income group World Bank classification
Based on economic indicators, South Sudan is classified as low income. Low-income countries have a gross national income per person below $1,145.
Data based on World Bank classifications
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Where does South Sudan rank?
South Sudan is in the top 50 on one of our six rankings: