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South Sudan: Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)

In , South Sudan's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) was 38.92.

That's down 2.3% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 25.40 . South Sudan ranks #31 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #29 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.0014.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

South Sudan Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
45.35
Trough
38.92
1-year change
-2.3%
5-year change
-10.7%
-2.2% / yr
10-year change
-8.4%
-0.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)
38.9175
39.8515
40.8541
41.6345
42.4257
43.5609
44.9096
45.0467
43.7449
43.0822

About Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)

Population between the ages 0 to 14 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population.

Indicator code: SP.POP.0014.TO.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was South Sudan's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, South Sudan's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) was 38.92, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Sudan's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) rising or falling?
South Sudan's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) fell 2.3% from 2023 to 2024.
How does South Sudan rank globally on Population ages 0-14 (% of total population)?
In 2024, South Sudan ranked #31 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 0-14 (% of total population).
How does South Sudan's Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) in 2024 was 25.40, so South Sudan is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #29 of 48.
What is Population ages 0-14 (% of total population) and how is it measured?
Population between the ages 0 to 14 as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.0014.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.