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)
- 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.IN • Category: 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.MA.IN), CC BY 4.0.