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South Sudan: Population, male (% of total population)

In , South Sudan's Population, male (% of total population) was 49.18.

That's down 0.0% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 49.97 . South Sudan ranks #149 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #38 of 48.

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

Trend (2005–2024)

South Sudan Population, male (% of total population) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
49.55
Trough
49.08
1-year change
0.0%
5-year change
0.0%
0.0% / yr
10-year change
-0.7%
-0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Population, male (% of total population)
49.1850
49.1910
49.1939
49.1990
49.2014
49.1903
49.1775
49.2430
49.3702
49.4627

About Population, male (% of total population)

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What was South Sudan's Population, male (% of total population) in 2024?
In 2024, South Sudan's Population, male (% of total population) was 49.18, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Sudan's Population, male (% of total population) rising or falling?
South Sudan's Population, male (% of total population) fell 0.0% from 2023 to 2024.
How does South Sudan rank globally on Population, male (% of total population)?
In 2024, South Sudan ranked #149 out of 217 countries reporting Population, male (% of total population).
How does South Sudan's Population, male (% of total population) compare to the world average?
The global average for Population, male (% of total population) in 2024 was 49.97, so South Sudan is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #38 of 48.
What is Population, male (% of total population) and how is it measured?
Male population is the percentage of the population that is male. 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.TOTL.MA.ZS), CC BY 4.0.