Population ages 65 and above, total in South Sudan
South Sudan: Population ages 65 and above, total was 374,840 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
374,840
Change on year
up 4.9%
World rank
127th
of 218 countries
All-time high
374,840
in 2025
All-time low
78,750
in 1970
Years of data
66
1960–2025
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 218 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% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 374,840 is below the median for low income countries, which is 595,468, 63% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 374,840 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 456,083, 82% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 124 Libya 387,216 compare
- 125 Papua New Guinea 386,177 compare
- 126 Laos 378,540 compare
- 128 Burundi 366,673 compare
- 129 Turkmenistan 366,298 compare
- 130 North Macedonia 337,300 compare
More health data for South Sudan
- 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, 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 218 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.