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South Sudan: Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)

In , South Sudan's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) was 29.22.

That's up 2.2% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 17.19 . South Sudan ranks #34 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #32 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.DYN.CBRT.IN) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

South Sudan Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
44.30
Trough
28.59
1-year change
+2.2%
5-year change
-0.7%
-0.1% / yr
10-year change
-23.5%
-2.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
29.2220
28.5900
29.0660
29.6930
29.4410
29.4210
29.0680
32.8020
35.0520
35.4070

About Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)

Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.

Indicator code: SP.DYN.CBRT.INCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was South Sudan's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) in 2024?
In 2024, South Sudan's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) was 29.22, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Sudan's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) rising or falling?
South Sudan's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) rose 2.2% from 2023 to 2024.
How does South Sudan rank globally on Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)?
In 2024, South Sudan ranked #34 out of 217 countries reporting Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people).
How does South Sudan's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) compare to the world average?
The global average for Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) in 2024 was 17.19, so South Sudan is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #32 of 48.
What is Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) and how is it measured?
Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.DYN.CBRT.IN), CC BY 4.0.