Population ages 65 and above, male in South Sudan
South Sudan: Population ages 65 and above, male was 156,322 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
156,322
Change on year
up 5.0%
World rank
126th
of 218 countries
All-time high
156,322
in 2025
All-time low
34,260
in 1971
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Population ages 65 and above, male in South Sudan, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
In 2025, population ages 65 and above, male in South Sudan stood at 156,322. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is up 5.0% on the previous year and up 29.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population ages 65 and above, male in South Sudan peaked at 156,322 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 34,260, in 1971.
That places South Sudan 126th out of 218 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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, male in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 40,234 | — |
| 1961 | 39,868 | -0.9% |
| 1962 | 39,522 | -0.9% |
| 1963 | 38,964 | -1.4% |
| 1964 | 38,602 | -0.9% |
| 1965 | 38,384 | -0.6% |
| 1966 | 37,613 | -2.0% |
| 1967 | 36,652 | -2.6% |
| 1968 | 35,860 | -2.2% |
| 1969 | 35,115 | -2.1% |
| 1970 | 34,402 | -2.0% |
| 1971 | 34,260 | -0.4% |
| 1972 | 34,661 | +1.2% |
| 1973 | 35,447 | +2.3% |
| 1974 | 36,612 | +3.3% |
| 1975 | 37,835 | +3.3% |
| 1976 | 39,110 | +3.4% |
| 1977 | 40,416 | +3.3% |
| 1978 | 41,753 | +3.3% |
| 1979 | 43,138 | +3.3% |
| 1980 | 44,570 | +3.3% |
| 1981 | 46,052 | +3.3% |
| 1982 | 47,583 | +3.3% |
| 1983 | 49,003 | +3.0% |
| 1984 | 50,170 | +2.4% |
| 1985 | 51,259 | +2.2% |
| 1986 | 52,394 | +2.2% |
| 1987 | 52,727 | +0.6% |
| 1988 | 49,488 | -6.1% |
| 1989 | 46,372 | -6.3% |
| 1990 | 46,859 | +1.1% |
| 1991 | 48,062 | +2.6% |
| 1992 | 48,779 | +1.5% |
| 1993 | 48,984 | +0.4% |
| 1994 | 50,211 | +2.5% |
| 1995 | 52,026 | +3.6% |
| 1996 | 53,433 | +2.7% |
| 1997 | 55,158 | +3.2% |
| 1998 | 55,860 | +1.3% |
| 1999 | 57,129 | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 60,356 | +5.6% |
| 2001 | 63,734 | +5.6% |
| 2002 | 67,236 | +5.5% |
| 2003 | 70,987 | +5.6% |
| 2004 | 75,076 | +5.8% |
| 2005 | 79,534 | +5.9% |
| 2006 | 84,383 | +6.1% |
| 2007 | 89,582 | +6.2% |
| 2008 | 95,016 | +6.1% |
| 2009 | 100,436 | +5.7% |
| 2010 | 106,992 | +6.5% |
| 2011 | 114,053 | +6.6% |
| 2012 | 120,029 | +5.2% |
| 2013 | 125,128 | +4.2% |
| 2014 | 124,600 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 120,690 | -3.1% |
| 2016 | 115,360 | -4.4% |
| 2017 | 107,175 | -7.1% |
| 2018 | 106,630 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 113,356 | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 119,731 | +5.6% |
| 2021 | 124,600 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 129,803 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | 139,170 | +7.2% |
| 2024 | 148,851 | +7.0% |
| 2025 | 156,322 | +5.0% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 156,322 is below the median for low income countries, which is 263,134, 59% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 156,322 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 206,569, 76% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 38,081 | 35,115 | 40,234 | 10 |
| 1970s | 37,763 | 34,260 | 43,138 | 10 |
| 1980s | 48,962 | 44,570 | 52,727 | 10 |
| 1990s | 51,650 | 46,859 | 57,129 | 10 |
| 2000s | 78,634 | 60,356 | 100,436 | 10 |
| 2010s | 115,401 | 106,630 | 125,128 | 10 |
| 2020s | 136,413 | 119,731 | 156,322 | 6 |
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.47 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.665 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,347 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 12,029 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 57 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0637 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.92 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2015)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population ages 65 and above, male in South Sudan?
- Population ages 65 and above, male in South Sudan was 156,322 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest population ages 65 and above, male recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 156,322 in 2025.
- What is the lowest population ages 65 and above, male recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 34,260 in 1971.
- How does South Sudan rank for population ages 65 and above, male?
- South Sudan ranks 126th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population ages 65 and above, male rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.5%. 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, male. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Male 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.