MigrantoImmigrants in South Sudan
911.3K foreign-born residents — the #64 largest immigrant population in the world
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 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
Africa is the leading region of origin at 100%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in South Sudan.
The share of immigrants from Africa has grown since 1990
The share of immigrants from Africa has shifted from 0% to 99.8% since 1990.
Sudan is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
Sudan accounts for 67% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 17%.
South Sudan is a primary destination for emigrants from Uganda
South Sudan attracts 27% of all emigrants from Uganda, making it the leading destination for those leaving the country.
A significant share of residents were born abroad
1 in 13 residents of South Sudan is foreign-born — 911.3K out of 11.9M, representing 7.6% of the population.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2010 | 228287 |
| 2015 | 841615 |
| 2020 | 879684 |
| 2024 | 911341 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | Sudan | Uganda | DR Congo | Ethiopia | Kenya |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year
South Sudan as a destination, by diaspora
Share of each country's emigrants who settled in South Sudan
Data source: International Migrant Stock 2024 (UN DESA, Population Division)
Frequently asked questions
How many immigrants live in South Sudan?
Around 911.3K foreign-born residents live in South Sudan, making it the #64-largest immigrant population in the world.
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 foreign-born residents.
What share 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.
How has immigration to South Sudan changed over the past decade?
Over the past decade, the immigrant population in South Sudan has grown from 841.6K to 911.3K people, a growth of about 8%.
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