South Sudan: Rural population growth (annual %)
In , South Sudan's Rural population growth (annual %) was 3.54.
That's down 5.0% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 0.20 . South Sudan ranks #6 globally out of 205 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 5.11
- Trough
- -5.75
- 1-year change
- -5.0%
- 5-year change
- +37.6%
- +6.6% / yr
- 10-year change
- +1,094.0%
- +28.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Rural population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 3.5432 | |
| 3.7306 | |
| 1.0495 | |
| 1.1882 | |
| 2.2481 | |
| 2.5744 | |
| -1.6796 | |
| -5.7527 | |
| -2.8599 | |
| -1.4653 |
About Rural population growth (annual %)
Annual rural population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear rural population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population.
Indicator code: SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was South Sudan's Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, South Sudan's Rural population growth (annual %) was 3.54, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is South Sudan's Rural population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- South Sudan's Rural population growth (annual %) fell 5.0% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does South Sudan rank globally on Rural population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, South Sudan ranked #6 out of 205 countries reporting Rural population growth (annual %).
- How does South Sudan's Rural population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Rural population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 0.20, so South Sudan is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 48.
- What is Rural population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual rural population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear rural population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.RUR.TOTL.ZG), CC BY 4.0.