MigrantoImmigrants in South Sudan
911.3K foreigners live in South Sudan — 8% of the country's population
Immigrants in South Sudan by country
The 3 largest groups make up 95% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| Sudan | 608817 |
| Uganda | 156437 |
| DR Congo | 97364 |
| Ethiopia | 13582 |
| Kenya | 10153 |
| Chad | 5506 |
| Egypt | 5465 |
| Central African Republic | 4859 |
| Nigeria | 3756 |
| Eritrea | 3524 |
| India | 1501 |
| Mali | 215 |
| Libya | 162 |
By region of origin
100% of immigrants come from Africa
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Key facts
Immigrants in South Sudan in numbers
The share of immigrants from Africa has grown since 1990
0% of immigrants came from Africa in 1990, compared with 99.8% today.
Sudanese are the largest group by a wide margin
67% of all immigrants were born in Sudan, while the next group accounts for just 17%.
27% of all emigrants from Uganda live in South Sudan
No other country has more people born in Uganda.
1 in 13 residents of South Sudan was born abroad
911.3K of 11.9M residents were born abroad — 7.6% of the population.
Immigrant population in South Sudan over time
Foreigners living in South Sudan, by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2010 | 228287 |
| 2015 | 841615 |
| 2020 | 879684 |
| 2024 | 911341 |
Largest groups over time
The 5 largest groups in South Sudan, by year
| Year | Sudanese | Ugandans | Congolese | Ethiopians | Kenyans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 | 125406 | 60795 | 8509 | 9298 |
| 2015 | 562381 | 145607 | 87755 | 12786 | 9558 |
| 2020 | 587668 | 151003 | 93982 | 13110 | 9800 |
| 2024 | 608817 | 156437 | 97364 | 13582 | 10153 |
Fastest-changing groups
How each group's numbers have changed since the selected year
Share of each diaspora living in South Sudan
Of each group's emigrants worldwide, the share who live in South Sudan
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many foreigners live in South Sudan?
Around 911.3K immigrants live in South Sudan — the world's #64 largest immigrant population.
What percentage of the population of South Sudan are immigrants?
Immigrants make up around 8% of the population of South Sudan — that's 911.3K out of a total population of 11.9M.
Where do most immigrants in South Sudan come from?
Most immigrants in South Sudan come from Sudan, Uganda and DR Congo — these three countries account for about 95% of all immigrants.
How many Sudanese live in South Sudan?
Around 608.8K Sudanese live in South Sudan — about 67% of all immigrants, the largest group.
Is the immigrant population in South Sudan growing?
Yes — over the past decade, the number of immigrants in South Sudan has grown from 841.6K to 911.3K, about 8%.
Where does the data on immigrants in South Sudan come from?
The source is International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division). It counts people born abroad who now live in South Sudan. Their children born in South Sudan are not included.
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