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South Sudan
South Sudan
Population
11.9M
Rank #80Source: World Bank
Capital
Juba
Source: REST Countries
Region
Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa
Source: REST Countries
GDP (Nominal)
$12.00B
Source: World Bank
Land Area
619.7K km²
Rank #44Source: REST Countries
Life Expectancy
57.617 yrs
Source: World Bank
Historical Trends
Population Trend (5-Year)
Source: World Bank
GDP Trend (5-Year, Nominal USD)
Source: World Bank
People & Society
Fertility Rate
3.86
Population
11.9M
Economy
GDP per Capita
$1,080.147
GDP per Capita PPP
1,154.887
(2015)
(2015)
GNI per Capita
1,050
(2015)
(2015)
Gini Index
44
(2016)
(2016)
Unemployment
12.374%
(2023)
(2023)
Inflation
91.441%
(2024)
(2024)
Public Debt
Not Available
Energy
Electricity Access
5.4%
(2023)
(2023)
Renewable Energy
32.4%
(2021)
(2021)
CO₂ Emissions
Not Available
Energy Intensity
5.88 MJ/$
(2021)
(2021)
Renewable Electricity
0.34%
(2021)
(2021)
Environment
Forest Coverage
11.326% of land
(2023)
(2023)
Communications
Internet Users
9.271%
(2020)
(2020)
Mobile Penetration
46.615%
(2023)
(2023)
Broadband Subscribers
0.002%
(2023)
(2023)
Transportation
Air Transport Freight
Not Available
Container Port Traffic
430,000 TEU
(2011)
(2011)
Airports
N/A
Rail Lines
N/A
Roads Total
N/A
Military
Military Expenditure (USD)
$2.03B
Military Expenditure (% of GDP)
1.96%
Education
Pre-Primary Enrollment
11.59%
(2018)
(2018)
Primary Enrollment
98.441%
(2024)
(2024)
Secondary Enrollment
122.121%
(2024)
(2024)
Tertiary Enrollment
Not Available
Education Spending
1.565% of GDP
(2016)
(2016)
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
46.75:1
(2015)
(2015)
Health
Physicians per 1,000
0.041
(2022)
(2022)
Safe Water Access
39.749%
(2024)
(2024)
Safe Drinking Water
Not Available
Under-5 Mortality
98.7 per 1,000
(2023)
(2023)
Maternal Mortality (World Bank)
16.074 per 100,000
(2021)
(2021)
Hospital Beds per 1,000
56.48
(2021)
(2021)
UHC Coverage Index
41
(2023)
(2023)
Measles Immunization
73%
(2024)
(2024)
Social Indicators
Extreme Poverty Rate
76.5%
(2016)
(2016)
Food Insecurity
22.3%
(2023)
(2023)
Youth NEET Rate
Not Available
Governance
Women in Government
32.364%
(2024)
(2024)
Voice & Accountability
-1.68
(Weak)
(2023)
(Weak)
(2023)
Political Stability
-2.19
(Weak)
(2023)
(Weak)
(2023)
Government Effectiveness
-2.33
(Weak)
(2023)
(Weak)
(2023)
Regulatory Quality
-2.12
(Weak)
(2023)
(Weak)
(2023)
Rule of Law
-2.14
(Weak)
(2023)
(Weak)
(2023)
Control of Corruption
-1.97
(Weak)
(2023)
(Weak)
(2023)
Government
National Symbols
Safety
Homicide Rate
13.983 per 100,000
(2012)
(2012)
Travel Information
Language(s): English
Currency: SSP (£)
Timezone(s): UTC+03:00
Landlocked: Yes
Independent: Yes
Driving Side: Right
Calling Code: +211
Car Sign:
Week Starts: Sunday
Photos
Juba, a port city on the White Nile, is the capital of South Sudan and one of the fastest growing cities in the world. Juba's population is estimated to be roughly 350,000 to 400,000. The city has doubled in size since 2005, when a peace agreement ended the civil war in Sudan. Both hopeful immigrants and returning residents have created the population surge. The city was a central point for humanitarian aid, and the operations base for the UN and NGOs during the Sudanese conflicts. During the fighting, city infrastructure and main transportation arteries suffered heavy damage. The city is still surrounded by army camps and squatter settlements (labeled "informal built-up areas" in the image). They appear as muted gray areas extending outward from the center of the city. The city also hosts the Juba Game Reserve, a protected area of savannah and woodlands that is home to key bird species. Since independence, a variety of countries and international organizations have helped rebuild Juba's roads, railroads, and airport. Unfortunately, South Sudan continues to experience local wars with a variety of armed groups, including on-going conflicts with Sudan over oil-rich territories. Image courtesy of NASA.
Juba, a port city on the White Nile, is the capital of South Sudan and one of the fastest growing cities in the world. Juba's population is estimated to be roughly 350,000 to 400,000. The city has doubled in size since 2005, when a peace agreement ended the civil war in Sudan. Both hopeful immigrants and returning residents have created the population surge. The city was a central point for humanitarian aid, and the operations base for the UN and NGOs during the Sudanese conflicts. During the fighting, city infrastructure and main transportation arteries suffered heavy damage. The city is still surrounded by army camps and squatter settlements (labeled "informal built-up areas" in the image). They appear as muted gray areas extending outward from the center of the city. The city also hosts the Juba Game Reserve, a protected area of savannah and woodlands that is home to key bird species. Since independence, a variety of countries and international organizations have helped rebuild Juba's roads, railroads, and airport. Unfortunately, South Sudan continues to experience local wars with a variety of armed groups, including on-going conflicts with Sudan over oil-rich territories. Image courtesy of NASA. • CIA World Factbook • 2020
Area comparison map
Area comparison map • CIA World Factbook • 2020
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