South Sudan population (live estimate)
Real-time estimate based on UN demographic growth models.
Annual growth: 1.999%.
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Key demographic indicators.
This map shows first-level administrative regions (ADM1).
Key Facts
- Capital: Juba
- Official language: English
- Region: Eastern Africa
- Continent: Africa
Languages
A brief overview of the linguistic situation in the country.
South Sudan is one of the most linguistically diverse countries in Africa, with over 60 Indigenous languages spoken. English is the official language and is used in education and government. Juba Arabic functions as a widespread lingua franca, while Nilotic languages such as Dinka, Nuer, Shilluk, Bari, and others remain central to local identities.
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A brief overview of the religious composition of the country.
The population of South Sudan is young and predominantly rural, with major ethnic groups largely concentrated in specific regions. Urban centers such as Juba attract diverse communities from across the country. Migration caused by conflict has reshaped demographic patterns and expanded the use of lingua francas like Juba Arabic.
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A brief overview of the major cities and urban structure of the country.
The cities shown here represent major urban centres with populations over 50,000, as defined by the UN Degree of Urbanisation (DEGURBA) methodology. Smaller towns and rural settlements are not included.
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