South Sudan: Population growth (annual %)
In , South Sudan's Population growth (annual %) was 3.93.
That's down 4.4% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . South Sudan ranks #7 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 5.41
- Trough
- -5.42
- 1-year change
- -4.4%
- 5-year change
- +34.3%
- +6.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- +539.5%
- +20.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 3.9279 | |
| 4.1082 | |
| 1.4200 | |
| 1.5518 | |
| 2.6049 | |
| 2.9244 | |
| -1.3363 | |
| -5.4159 | |
| -2.5297 | |
| -1.1414 |
About Population growth (annual %)
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.GROW • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was South Sudan's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, South Sudan's Population growth (annual %) was 3.93, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is South Sudan's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- South Sudan's Population growth (annual %) fell 4.4% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does South Sudan rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, South Sudan ranked #7 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
- How does South Sudan's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so South Sudan is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 48.
- What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.