South Sudan: Population, female
In , South Sudan's Population, female was 6.07 million.
That's up 4.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 18,600,712.16 . South Sudan ranks #80 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #28 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 6.07M
- Trough
- 3.86M
- 1-year change
- +4.0%
- 5-year change
- +14.6%
- +2.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- +7.0%
- +0.7% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population, female |
|---|---|
| 6.069M | |
| 5.835M | |
| 5.599M | |
| 5.520M | |
| 5.435M | |
| 5.296M | |
| 5.145M | |
| 5.207M | |
| 5.483M | |
| 5.613M |
About Population, female
Female population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all female residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was South Sudan's Population, female in 2024?
- In 2024, South Sudan's Population, female was 6.07 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is South Sudan's Population, female rising or falling?
- South Sudan's Population, female rose 4.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does South Sudan rank globally on Population, female?
- In 2024, South Sudan ranked #80 out of 217 countries reporting Population, female.
- How does South Sudan's Population, female compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population, female in 2024 was 18.60 million, so South Sudan is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #28 of 48.
- What is Population, female and how is it measured?
- Female population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all female residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN), CC BY 4.0.