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South Sudan: Population, male

In , South Sudan's Population, male was 5.87 million.

That's up 4.0% from 2023, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 18,811,251.19 . South Sudan ranks #82 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #28 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.MA.IN) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

South Sudan Population, male trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
5.87M
Trough
3.73M
1-year change
+4.0%
5-year change
+14.6%
+2.8% / yr
10-year change
+5.6%
+0.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population, male
5.874M
5.649M
5.422M
5.346M
5.264M
5.127M
4.978M
5.052M
5.347M
5.494M

About Population, male

Male population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all male residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.

Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL.MA.INCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was South Sudan's Population, male in 2024?
In 2024, South Sudan's Population, male was 5.87 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Sudan's Population, male rising or falling?
South Sudan's Population, male rose 4.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does South Sudan rank globally on Population, male?
In 2024, South Sudan ranked #82 out of 217 countries reporting Population, male.
How does South Sudan's Population, male compare to the world average?
The global average for Population, male in 2024 was 18.81 million, so South Sudan is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #28 of 48.
What is Population, male and how is it measured?
Male population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all male residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.MA.IN), CC BY 4.0.