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South Sudan data
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57.74 years
Life expectancy at birth, total (years)
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Population, total
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People
| Indicator | Year | South Sudan | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate, total (births per woman) | 2024 | 3.79 births/woman | World ranking → |
| Life expectancy at birth, total (years) | 2024 | 57.74 years | World ranking → |
| Population density (people per sq. km of land area) | 2023 | 18.17 people/km² | World ranking → |
| Population growth (annual %) | 2025 | 2% | World ranking → |
| Population, total | 2025 | 12,188,788 | World ranking → |
| Urban population (% of total population) | 2025 | 21.7% | World ranking → |
Health
Health
| Indicator | Year | South Sudan | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) | 2024 | 71.9 per 1,000 | World ranking → |
Technology & infrastructure
Technology & infrastructure
| Indicator | Year | South Sudan | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to electricity (% of population) | 2024 | 5.4% | World ranking → |
Energy & environment
Energy & environment
| Indicator | Year | South Sudan | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewable energy consumption (% of total final energy consumption) | 2021 | 32.4% | World ranking → |
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