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South Sudan

Africa

Capital

Juba

Population

11,483,374

Area

619,745 km²

Currency

South Sudanese Pound (SSP)

Phone Code

+211

ISO Codes

SS / SSD

ISO numeric

728

Internet domain

.ss

Timezone

UTC+3

Religion

Christianity, Indigenous beliefs

About South Sudan

South Sudan is the world's newest country, gaining independence in 2011. Rich in oil, it has been ravaged by civil war and remains one of the world's most unstable nations.

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Languages

English

South Sudan in numbers

These figures are calculated from the data on this page and compared with the other 195 countries Beelad covers.

Population density	19 people per km² rank 171 of 196 (highest first); the average across all 196 countries is 60 per km²
Share of world population	0.142 % world total: 8,091,734,930 (UN, 1 July 2023)
Share of Africa	0.776% of its people, 2.1% of its land area
Area in square miles	239,285 1 km² = 0.386 sq mi
Closest in size	Central African Republic (622,984 km²)
Closest in population	Jordan (11,439,213 people)

Who else uses SSP?

South Sudan is the only country in our list that uses SSP.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of South Sudan?

The capital of South Sudan is Juba.

What is the population of South Sudan?

South Sudan has a population of approximately 11,483,374 people.

What currency does South Sudan use?

The currency of South Sudan is the South Sudanese Pound (SSP).

What languages are spoken in South Sudan?

The official or major languages of South Sudan are English.

Did You Know?

South Sudan ranks #83 of 196 countries by population, with about 11,483,374 people.
South Sudan ranks #43 of 196 countries by area, covering 619,745 km².
Within Africa, South Sudan ranks #32 of 54 countries by population.
South Sudan recognises 1 official or major language(s): English.

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Data notes and sources

Population: UN World Population Prospects 2024, estimate for 1 July 2023 (people living in the country, whatever their citizenship).
Area: total area including inland water, in km². Codes: ISO 3166-1 (alpha-2, alpha-3, numeric), ISO 4217 (currency), ITU-T E.164 (calling codes) and the IANA root zone (internet domains).
Time zone: the standard (non-daylight-saving) offset, or the range of offsets for countries with several zones.
Last reviewed: October 2026. Found an error? Tell us through the contact page.

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