South Sudan

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South Sudan is located in Middle Africa. Its capital is Juba, and it has a population of 12,188,788 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 619,745 square kilometers (approximately 239,285 square miles). Its currency is South Sudanese pound. The population density is approximately 20 people per square kilometer. South Sudan shares land borders with 6 countries: Central African Republic, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan and Uganda.

About South Sudan

South Sudan at a glance

Economy of South Sudan

Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Demographic indicators

Latest available data from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Population and society indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Health and education indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Environment and energy indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Consumer goods and services price level

International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.

This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Price levels by category

Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).

A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.

Source: Eurostat

Countries bordering South Sudan

CF

Central African Republic

CapitalBangui

Population5,513,282

CD

DR Congo

CapitalKinshasa

Population112,832,473

ET

Ethiopia

CapitalAddis Ababa

Population135,472,051

KE

Kenya

CapitalNairobi

Population57,532,493

SD

Sudan

CapitalKhartoum

Population51,662,147

UG

Uganda

CapitalKampala

Population51,384,894