Who moves to South Sudan
911.3K people have chosen South Sudan for relocation — #64 most popular destination worldwide
Considering a move to South Sudan? — See where people come from, regional patterns, and how it's changed since 1990.
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