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South Sudan became the world's newest country on 9 July 2011, after seceding from Sudan following decades of civil war and a referendum.
South Sudan
Republic of South Sudan
Population, GDP, and key facts about South Sudan — updated for 2026.
Capital · JUBAContinent · AFRICAISO · SSD
South Sudan quick facts
- Population
- 11,943,408
- Area
- 646,883 km²
- Population density
- 18 people/km²
- GDP
- —
- GDP per capita
- —
- Capital
- Juba
- Currency
- South Sudanese pound (£, SSP)
- Minimum wage
- No statutory minimum wage on record
- Language
- English
South Sudan at human scale
Where does South Sudan rank in the world?
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Compare South Sudan with any country →South Sudan's war history
- Government of South SudanvsSPLM/A - IO
Internationalized intrastate
Wars that reached at least 1,000 battle-related deaths in a year, since 1946 — not a full record of every armed conflict South Sudan has had. Source: UCDP/PRIO Armed Conflict Dataset.
See every war since 1946 on the War Timeline →South Sudan's energy mix
Fossil fuels · 98%Renewables · 2%
- Oil98%
- Solar2%
Share of South Sudan's own electricity generation by source, 2024. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about South Sudan
What is the capital of South Sudan?
The capital of South Sudan is Juba.
What is South Sudan's population?
South Sudan has a population of 11,943,408.
What is South Sudan's GDP per capita?
South Sudan's GDP per capita is —.
What is the currency of South Sudan?
The currency of South Sudan is the South Sudanese pound (SSP).
Is South Sudan bigger than Burundi?
South Sudan is about 23× the size of Burundi by land area.
Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.