South Sudan

Country in Africa

In brief

Population: 12.2M (2025). World rank 80 of 216; in Africa, 32 of 54. Area: 619,745 km². World rank 45 of 249; in Africa, 20 of 59. Life expectancy: 57.7 years (2024). World rank 213 of 216 (1 = best); in Africa, 51 of 54. From 2015 to 2025: population 11.1M → 12.2M.

State

Official name: Republic of South Sudan
Local name: South Sudan
Capital: Juba
Region: Africa
Form of government: Presidential republic
UN member: Yes

Key figures

Population: 12,188,788 2025
Area: 619,745 km²
GDP: $12B 2015
GDP per person: $1,080 2015
Life expectancy: 57.7 years 2024

Practical information

Languages: English
Currency: South Sudanese Pound (SSP)
Time zones: UTC+2
Calling code: +211
Emergency numbers: 911
Driving side: Right
Plug types: No data
Mains voltage: No data