Population ages 65 and above, female in South Sudan
South Sudan: Population ages 65 and above, female was 218,518 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population ages 65 and above, female in South Sudan, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 218,518 for population ages 65 and above, female in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.8% on the previous year and up 35.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population ages 65 and above, female in South Sudan peaked at 218,518 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 44,348, in 1970.
South Sudan ranks 125th of 217 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Population ages 65 and above, female in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 45,205 | — |
| 1961 | 45,395 | +0.4% |
| 1962 | 45,576 | +0.4% |
| 1963 | 45,556 | -0.0% |
| 1964 | 45,699 | +0.3% |
| 1965 | 45,942 | +0.5% |
| 1966 | 45,653 | -0.6% |
| 1967 | 45,183 | -1.0% |
| 1968 | 44,867 | -0.7% |
| 1969 | 44,589 | -0.6% |
| 1970 | 44,348 | -0.5% |
| 1971 | 44,679 | +0.7% |
| 1972 | 45,543 | +1.9% |
| 1973 | 46,781 | +2.7% |
| 1974 | 48,394 | +3.4% |
| 1975 | 50,066 | +3.5% |
| 1976 | 51,791 | +3.4% |
| 1977 | 53,588 | +3.5% |
| 1978 | 55,416 | +3.4% |
| 1979 | 57,196 | +3.2% |
| 1980 | 58,926 | +3.0% |
| 1981 | 60,636 | +2.9% |
| 1982 | 62,356 | +2.8% |
| 1983 | 63,955 | +2.6% |
| 1984 | 65,341 | +2.2% |
| 1985 | 66,742 | +2.1% |
| 1986 | 68,302 | +2.3% |
| 1987 | 69,157 | +1.3% |
| 1988 | 65,903 | -4.7% |
| 1989 | 62,633 | -5.0% |
| 1990 | 63,674 | +1.7% |
| 1991 | 65,766 | +3.3% |
| 1992 | 67,423 | +2.5% |
| 1993 | 68,631 | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 71,017 | +3.5% |
| 1995 | 74,004 | +4.2% |
| 1996 | 76,510 | +3.4% |
| 1997 | 79,251 | +3.6% |
| 1998 | 80,583 | +1.7% |
| 1999 | 82,410 | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 86,433 | +4.9% |
| 2001 | 90,599 | +4.8% |
| 2002 | 94,848 | +4.7% |
| 2003 | 99,258 | +4.6% |
| 2004 | 103,941 | +4.7% |
| 2005 | 108,979 | +4.8% |
| 2006 | 114,460 | +5.0% |
| 2007 | 120,361 | +5.2% |
| 2008 | 126,606 | +5.2% |
| 2009 | 133,021 | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 140,431 | +5.6% |
| 2011 | 148,340 | +5.6% |
| 2012 | 155,441 | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 161,638 | +4.0% |
| 2014 | 162,867 | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 160,873 | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 157,475 | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 151,716 | -3.7% |
| 2018 | 152,665 | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 160,408 | +5.1% |
| 2020 | 168,478 | +5.0% |
| 2021 | 175,480 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | 182,734 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | 195,271 | +6.9% |
| 2024 | 208,457 | +6.8% |
| 2025 | 218,518 | +4.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 45,366 | 44,589 | 45,942 | 10 |
| 1970s | 49,780 | 44,348 | 57,196 | 10 |
| 1980s | 64,395 | 58,926 | 69,157 | 10 |
| 1990s | 72,927 | 63,674 | 82,410 | 10 |
| 2000s | 107,851 | 86,433 | 133,021 | 10 |
| 2010s | 155,185 | 140,431 | 162,867 | 10 |
| 2020s | 191,490 | 168,478 | 218,518 | 6 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is population ages 65 and above, female in South Sudan?
- Population ages 65 and above, female in South Sudan was 218,518 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest population ages 65 and above, female recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 218,518 in 2025.
- What is the lowest population ages 65 and above, female recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 44,348 in 1970.
- How does South Sudan rank for population ages 65 and above, female?
- South Sudan ranks 125th out of 217 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population ages 65 and above, female rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 35.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Population ages 65 and above, female. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Female population 65 years of age or older. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.