How does South Sudan rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?

In 2024, South Sudan ranked #194 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).

How does South Sudan's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) compare to the world average?

The global average for Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024 was 10.57, so South Sudan is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #32 of 48.

South Sudan: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)

Name: South Sudan: Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
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In 2024, South Sudan's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 2.99.

That's up 2.7% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 10.57 . South Sudan ranks #194 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #32 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 2.99; 2024
Trough: 2.48; 2005
1-year change: +2.7%
5-year change: +13.9%; +2.6% / yr
10-year change: +16.9%; +1.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)
2024	2.9917
2023	2.9124
2022	2.8358
2021	2.7617
2020	2.6939
2019	2.6264
2018	2.5614
2017	2.5235
2016	2.5192
2015	2.5349

About Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)

Population ages 65 and above as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was South Sudan's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024?: In 2024, South Sudan's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) was 2.99, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Sudan's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rising or falling?: South Sudan's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) rose 2.7% from 2023 to 2024.
How does South Sudan rank globally on Population ages 65 and above (% of total population)?: In 2024, South Sudan ranked #194 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above (% of total population).
How does South Sudan's Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) compare to the world average?: The global average for Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) in 2024 was 10.57, so South Sudan is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #32 of 48.
What is Population ages 65 and above (% of total population) and how is it measured?: Population ages 65 and above as a percentage of the total population. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.65UP.TO.ZS), CC BY 4.0.