Net migration in South Sudan
South Sudan: Net migration was 6,145 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in South Sudan, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
In 2025, net migration in South Sudan stood at 6,145.
That represents a change of down 60.0% on the previous year and up 103.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in South Sudan peaked at 455,000 in 2023 and was at its lowest, -670,477, in 2017.
South Sudan ranks 50th of 215 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1,290 | 786 | 1,785 | 10 |
| 1970s | -940 | -3,997 | 587 | 10 |
| 1980s | -29,576 | -130,821 | -4,997 | 10 |
| 1990s | 29,244 | 12,988 | 70,271 | 10 |
| 2000s | 119,589 | 74,227 | 167,350 | 10 |
| 2010s | -104,861 | -670,477 | 299,402 | 10 |
| 2020s | 70,892 | -154,359 | 455,000 | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More financial sector data for South Sudan
- Official exchange rate 2,163 LCU per US$, period average (2024)
- Total reserves in months of imports 0.1748 (2023)
- Net domestic credit 13.26 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 3.2% (2025)
- Broad money 21.0% (2025)
- Net foreign assets -6.33 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 2.3% (2015)
- Domestic credit to private sector 3.2% (2025)
- Claims on central government, etc. 57.3% (2025)
- Claims on central government 92.0% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in South Sudan?
- Net migration in South Sudan was 6,145 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 455,000 in 2023.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -670,477 in 2017.
- How does South Sudan rank for net migration?
- South Sudan ranks 50th out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 103.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.