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Population density in South Sudan

Population density in South Sudan was 18.9 inhabitants per km² in 2024, according to the World Bank. That is up 4% from 2023. That is the 187th highest of 214 countries in 2024.

Rankings

• Countries by population density 215 places
• EU countries by population density 27 places
• US states by population density 51 places

Definition

Resident population divided by land area in km². World Bank figures use mid-year population and land area excluding inland water.

United States: Census Bureau population estimates for 1 July divided by land area (water excluded) from the latest Census Gazetteer files. US tables often give people per square mile; multiply persons per km² by 2.59 to compare.

How to cite

World Bank, World Development Indicators. Population density, people per km² of land area (EN.POP.DNST). https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.POP.DNST. Retrieved 2026-10-09.

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