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South Sudan: Population ages 65 and above, total

In , South Sudan's Population ages 65 and above, total was 357,308.00.

That's up 6.8% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 3,806,479.88 . South Sudan ranks #127 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #27 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

South Sudan Population ages 65 and above, total trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
357,308.00
Trough
188,514.00
1-year change
+6.8%
5-year change
+30.5%
+5.5% / yr
10-year change
+24.3%
+2.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population ages 65 and above, total
357,308.0000
334,441.0000
312,537.0000
300,079.0000
288,210.0000
273,764.0000
259,294.0000
258,892.0000
272,835.0000
281,563.0000

About Population ages 65 and above, total

Total population 65 years of age or older. 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.TOCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was South Sudan's Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024?
In 2024, South Sudan's Population ages 65 and above, total was 357,308.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Sudan's Population ages 65 and above, total rising or falling?
South Sudan's Population ages 65 and above, total rose 6.8% from 2023 to 2024.
How does South Sudan rank globally on Population ages 65 and above, total?
In 2024, South Sudan ranked #127 out of 217 countries reporting Population ages 65 and above, total.
How does South Sudan's Population ages 65 and above, total compare to the world average?
The global average for Population ages 65 and above, total in 2024 was 3.81 million, so South Sudan is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #27 of 48.
What is Population ages 65 and above, total and how is it measured?
Total population 65 years of age or older. 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), CC BY 4.0.