Population ages 65 and above, total in South Sudan
South Sudan: Population ages 65 and above, total was 374,840 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population ages 65 and above, total in South Sudan, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 374,840 for population ages 65 and above, total in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.9% on the previous year and up 33.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population ages 65 and above, total in South Sudan peaked at 374,840 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 78,750, in 1970.
South Sudan ranks 127th 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, total in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 85,440 | — |
| 1961 | 85,263 | -0.2% |
| 1962 | 85,098 | -0.2% |
| 1963 | 84,520 | -0.7% |
| 1964 | 84,301 | -0.3% |
| 1965 | 84,326 | +0.0% |
| 1966 | 83,266 | -1.3% |
| 1967 | 81,835 | -1.7% |
| 1968 | 80,727 | -1.4% |
| 1969 | 79,704 | -1.3% |
| 1970 | 78,750 | -1.2% |
| 1971 | 78,939 | +0.2% |
| 1972 | 80,204 | +1.6% |
| 1973 | 82,228 | +2.5% |
| 1974 | 85,005 | +3.4% |
| 1975 | 87,902 | +3.4% |
| 1976 | 90,901 | +3.4% |
| 1977 | 94,004 | +3.4% |
| 1978 | 97,169 | +3.4% |
| 1979 | 100,333 | +3.3% |
| 1980 | 103,496 | +3.2% |
| 1981 | 106,688 | +3.1% |
| 1982 | 109,939 | +3.0% |
| 1983 | 112,958 | +2.7% |
| 1984 | 115,510 | +2.3% |
| 1985 | 118,001 | +2.2% |
| 1986 | 120,696 | +2.3% |
| 1987 | 121,884 | +1.0% |
| 1988 | 115,391 | -5.3% |
| 1989 | 109,006 | -5.5% |
| 1990 | 110,532 | +1.4% |
| 1991 | 113,828 | +3.0% |
| 1992 | 116,202 | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 117,615 | +1.2% |
| 1994 | 121,228 | +3.1% |
| 1995 | 126,030 | +4.0% |
| 1996 | 129,943 | +3.1% |
| 1997 | 134,410 | +3.4% |
| 1998 | 136,443 | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 139,539 | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 146,789 | +5.2% |
| 2001 | 154,333 | +5.1% |
| 2002 | 162,084 | +5.0% |
| 2003 | 170,245 | +5.0% |
| 2004 | 179,017 | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 188,514 | +5.3% |
| 2006 | 198,843 | +5.5% |
| 2007 | 209,943 | +5.6% |
| 2008 | 221,622 | +5.6% |
| 2009 | 233,457 | +5.3% |
| 2010 | 247,423 | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 262,392 | +6.0% |
| 2012 | 275,470 | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 286,766 | +4.1% |
| 2014 | 287,467 | +0.2% |
| 2015 | 281,563 | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 272,835 | -3.1% |
| 2017 | 258,892 | -5.1% |
| 2018 | 259,294 | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 273,764 | +5.6% |
| 2020 | 288,210 | +5.3% |
| 2021 | 300,079 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 312,537 | +4.2% |
| 2023 | 334,441 | +7.0% |
| 2024 | 357,308 | +6.8% |
| 2025 | 374,840 | +4.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 83,448 | 79,704 | 85,440 | 10 |
| 1970s | 87,544 | 78,750 | 100,333 | 10 |
| 1980s | 113,357 | 103,496 | 121,884 | 10 |
| 1990s | 124,577 | 110,532 | 139,539 | 10 |
| 2000s | 186,485 | 146,789 | 233,457 | 10 |
| 2010s | 270,587 | 247,423 | 287,467 | 10 |
| 2020s | 327,902 | 288,210 | 374,840 | 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)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 12,029 (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,347 (2090)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 123 (2026)
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- Population ages 0-14, male 39.0% (2025)
- Population, male 49.2% (2025)
- Age population, age 06, female, interpolated 138,289 (2025)
- Age population, age 06, male, interpolated 141,133 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population ages 65 and above, total in South Sudan?
- Population ages 65 and above, total in South Sudan was 374,840 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest population ages 65 and above, total recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 374,840 in 2025.
- What is the lowest population ages 65 and above, total recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 78,750 in 1970.
- How does South Sudan rank for population ages 65 and above, total?
- South Sudan ranks 127th out of 217 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population ages 65 and above, total rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 33.1%. 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, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total 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.