South Sudanese Scorecard

Country profile

South Sudan is the world’s youngest nation, located in East-Central Africa, with a landscape of grasslands and swamps that sustain diverse ethnic communities. It has a population of 11.5 million, a population growth rate of 4.11%, and a median age of 17.97 years.

Its history is marked by centuries of traditional societies and a recent struggle for independence that has defined its modern identity.

Today, South Sudan faces significant development challenges while its people work toward peace, nation-building, and the preservation of their cultural traditions.

Its capital city is Juba.