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South Sudan

Africa · Middle Africa · capital Juba

About South Sudan

What is the capital of South Sudan?

The capital of South Sudan is Juba. Juba is the seat of national government for South Sudan, a country in Middle Africa.

What is the population of South Sudan?

South Sudan has a population of about 11.5 million people, the 83rd largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is South Sudan?

South Sudan covers 619,745 square kilometers (239,285 square miles), making South Sudan the 44th largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border South Sudan?

South Sudan borders 6 countries: Central African Republic, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan and Uganda.

What is the life expectancy in South Sudan?

Life expectancy at birth in South Sudan is 57.6 years, the 212th highest of any country in the world.

What continent is South Sudan in?

South Sudan is in Africa, in the Middle Africa region. South Sudan is one of 58 countries and territories in Africa.

All statistics and world rankings

Data updated April 1, 2026
Statistics and world rankings for South Sudan
Populationtotal people11.5Mpeople83rd
Land Areatotal km²619.7Kkm²44th
GDP per PersonUSD per personno data
Total GDPUSD · whole economyno data
Life Expectancyyears, at birth57.6years212th
Urban Population% living in cities21.1%210th
Internet Users% of people online9.3%192nd
Fertility Ratechildren per woman3.86births/woman31st
Tourist Arrivalsvisitors per yearno data
Forest Cover% of land forested11.3%157th
Unemployment Rate% of labor force12.4%24th
Military Spending% of GDP2.1%of GDP48th
Renewable Energy% of energy use32.4%76th
Inflation Rateannual CPI change2.4%161st
Beer Consumptionliters per yearno data
Coffee Consumptionkg per yearno data
Wine Consumptionliters per yearno data
Education Spending% of GDPno data
Health Spending% of GDP11.6%of GDP11th
Arable Land% of land arable3.9%149th
Foreign Direct InvestmentUSD inflow/year-$6.3M177th

Borders South Sudan6 countries

Central African Republiccapital BanguiDR Congocapital KinshasaEthiopiacapital Addis AbabaKenyacapital NairobiSudancapital KhartoumUgandacapital Kampala

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ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 SS · alpha-3 SSD · Middle Africa

Where South Sudan stands14 of 21 rankings

11thHealth % GDP11.6% of GDP24thUnemployment %12.4%31stFertility3.86 births/woman

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