South Sudan: Facts & Stats
Facts
Also Known As | southern Sudan |
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Head Of State And Government | President: Salva Kiir Mayardit |
Capital | Juba4 |
Population | (2024 est.) 15,254,000 |
Form Of Government | transitional government1 with two legislative houses (National Legislative Assembly [3322]; Council of States [503]) |
Official Language | English5 |
Official Religion | none |
Official Name | The Republic of South Sudan |
Total Area (Sq Km) | 644,329 |
Total Area (Sq Mi) | 248,775 |
Monetary Unit | South Sudan pound (SSP)6, 7 |
Population Rank | (2023) 75 |
Population Projection 2030 | 18,682,000 |
Density: Persons Per Sq Mi | (2024) 61.3 |
Density: Persons Per Sq Km | (2024) 23.7 |
Urban-Rural Population | Urban: (2024) 21.6% • Rural: (2024) 78.4% |
Life Expectancy At Birth | Male: not available • Female: not available |
Literacy: Percentage Of Population Age 15 And Over Literate | Male: (2018) 40% • Female: (2018) 29% |
Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) | (2015) 11,669 |
Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) | (2015) 1,040 |
1In an attempt to end the civil conflict that began in December 2013, a transitional government of national unity was formed on April 28, 2016.2Includes 66 members appointed by various political parties; the remainder is composed of 170 former Southern Sudan Legislative Assembly members and 96 former members of the Sudanese National Assembly.3Includes 30 members appointed by the president; the remainder are former members of the Council of States of Sudan.4The transferring of the capital to Ramciel was approved in late 2011 to be implemented in phases.5English is the official working language of South Sudan; according to the constitution “all indigenous languages are national languages and shall be respected, developed, and promoted.” 6The South Sudan pound was entered into circulation on July 18, 2011; it replaced the Sudanese pound (SDG) as the official currency.7The U.S. dollar along with the currencies of Kenya, Ethiopia, and Uganda circulate in South Sudan when available. |
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National anthem of South Sudan
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