What is human development index in South Sudan?

Human development index in South Sudan was 0.388 in 2023, according to UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest human development index recorded in South Sudan?

The highest recorded value was 0.422 in 2011.

What is the lowest human development index recorded in South Sudan?

The lowest recorded value was 0.292 in 2017.

How does South Sudan rank for human development index?

South Sudan ranks 192nd out of 192 countries with data for 2023.

Is human development index rising or falling in South Sudan?

Over the last ten years it is down 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.

Where does this South Sudan data come from?

The figures come from UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Human Development Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Human Development Index in South Sudan

Name: Human Development Index in South Sudan
Creator: UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

South Sudan: Human Development Index was 0.388 in 2023. ▬ Flat

Latest (2023)

0.388

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

192nd

of 192 countries

All-time high

0.422

in 2011

All-time low

0.292

in 2017

Years of data

2010–2023

Human Development Index in South Sudan, 2010–2023

Source: UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.

Analysis

South Sudan recorded 0.388 for human development index in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, human development index in South Sudan peaked at 0.422 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.292, in 2017.

That places South Sudan 192nd out of 192 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2010s	0.3645	0.292	0.422	10
2020s	0.3918	0.388	0.398	4

Countries ranked near South Sudan

190 Chad 0.416 compare
191 Central African Republic 0.414 compare

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More reference data data for South Sudan

Number of child deaths per woman 0.411 under-five deaths per woman (2024)
Fertility rate vs. Human Development Index 3.86 live births per woman (2023)
Fertility rate: births per woman 3.86 live births per woman (2023)
Fertility rate: births per woman 3.86 live births per woman (2023)
Rule of Law - Governance score 23.02 0-100 (2024)
Rule of Law - Governance estimate -1.97 approx. -2.5 to +2.5 (2024)
Voice and Accountability - Governance estimate -1.89 approx. -2.5 to +2.5 (2024)
Voice and Accountability - Governance score 23.74 0-100 (2024)
Political Stability - Governance score 40.45 0-100 (2024)
Political Stability - Governance estimate -1.49 approx. -2.5 to +2.5 (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is human development index in South Sudan?: Human development index in South Sudan was 0.388 in 2023, according to UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest human development index recorded in South Sudan?: The highest recorded value was 0.422 in 2011.
What is the lowest human development index recorded in South Sudan?: The lowest recorded value was 0.292 in 2017.
How does South Sudan rank for human development index?: South Sudan ranks 192nd out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
Is human development index rising or falling in South Sudan?: Over the last ten years it is down 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this South Sudan data come from?: The figures come from UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Human Development Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Human Development Index
Source: UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 192 places, 5,938 data points, 1990–2023
Last refreshed: 06 August 2026

The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary measure of key dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, a good education, and a decent standard of living. Higher values indicate higher human development.