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South Sudan: Population density (people per km² of land), 2012–2023
Value in 202318.2
Change since 2013+2.8%17.7 (2013)
World rank189 / 2152023
Rank in region41 / 48Sub-Saharan Africa
World62.1World Bank aggregate
Trend and comparison
Neighbours in the 2023 ranking
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19.4
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18.1
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Values and rank by year
| Year | Population density (people per km² of land) | vs prior year | World rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18.2 | +4.2% | 189 / 215 |
| 2022 | 17.4 | +1.4% | 191 / 215 |
| 2021 | 17.2 | +1.6% | 192 / 216 |
| 2020 | 16.9 | +2.6% | 191 / 216 |
| 2019 | 16.5 | +3.0% | 191 / 216 |
| 2018 | 16.0 | -1.3% | 194 / 216 |
| 2017 | 16.2 | -5.3% | 191 / 216 |
| 2016 | 17.1 | -2.5% | 188 / 216 |
| 2015 | 17.6 | -1.1% | 186 / 216 |
| 2014 | 17.8 | +0.6% | 186 / 216 |
| 2013 | 17.7 | +3.8% | 186 / 216 |
| 2012 | 17.0 | – | 186 / 216 |
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