Fertility Rate: South Sudan, Republic of
South Sudan, Republic of's fertility rate is currently 3.785 births per woman as of 2024. # South Sudan, Republic of Fertility Rate South Sudan's fertility rate stands at 3.
Current (2024)
3.785 births per woman
-2.0% y/y
Peak (1987)
7.386 births per woman
Low (2024)
3.785 births per woman
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Fertility Rate — South Sudan, Republic of
1960 — 2024
Fertility Rate — South Sudan, Republic of
Analysis# South Sudan, Republic of Fertility Rate
South Sudan's fertility rate stands at 3.785 births per woman in 2024, representing a dramatic decline from its 1987 peak of 7.386 births per woman. Since 1960, the country has experienced a 47.1% reduction in fertility, though current levels remain substantially elevated compared to global averages. The all-time low and current value coincide at 3.785, indicating 2024 marks the most recent measurement point.
The consistent downward trend accelerated during the 2015–2024 period, dropping from 4.695 to 3.785 births per woman—a decline of approximately 0.9 births per woman over nine years. This steady annual decrease reflects broader socioeconomic shifts, including increased female education and expanded family planning access. The trajectory suggests fertility will likely continue declining as development indicators improve across the region.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3.785 births per woman | -2.04% |
| 2023 | 3.864 births per woman | -2.52% |
| 2022 | 3.964 births per woman | -2.05% |
| 2021 | 4.047 births per woman | -2.72% |
| 2020 | 4.16 births per woman | -2.35% |
| 2019 | 4.26 births per woman | -2.52% |
| 2018 | 4.37 births per woman | -2.52% |
| 2017 | 4.483 births per woman | -2.10% |
| 2016 | 4.579 births per woman | -2.47% |
| 2015 | 4.695 births per woman | -2.55% |
| 2014 | 4.818 births per woman | -2.45% |
| 2013 | 4.939 births per woman | -2.41% |
| 2012 | 5.061 births per woman | -2.54% |
| 2011 | 5.193 births per woman | -2.35% |
| 2010 | 5.318 births per woman | -2.35% |
| 2009 | 5.446 births per woman | -2.21% |
| 2008 | 5.569 births per woman | -2.37% |
| 2007 | 5.704 births per woman | -2.55% |
| 2006 | 5.853 births per woman | -2.81% |
| 2005 | 6.022 births per woman | -2.71% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 6.19 births per woman | -2.57% |
| 2003 | 6.353 births per woman | -2.49% |
| 2002 | 6.515 births per woman | -2.09% |
| 2001 | 6.654 births per woman | -2.19% |
| 2000 | 6.803 births per woman | -1.93% |
| 1999 | 6.937 births per woman | -1.99% |
| 1998 | 7.078 births per woman | -1.68% |
| 1997 | 7.199 births per woman | -1.67% |
| 1996 | 7.321 births per woman | -0.22% |
| 1995 | 7.337 births per woman | -0.12% |
| 1994 | 7.346 births per woman | -0.19% |
| 1993 | 7.36 births per woman | -0.14% |
| 1992 | 7.37 births per woman | -0.09% |
| 1991 | 7.377 births per woman | +0.00% |
| 1990 | 7.377 births per woman | +0.04% |
| 1989 | 7.374 births per woman | -0.03% |
| 1988 | 7.376 births per woman | -0.14% |
| 1987 | 7.386 births per woman | +0.11% |
| 1986 | 7.378 births per woman | +0.29% |
| 1985 | 7.357 births per woman | +0.15% |
| 1984 | 7.346 births per woman | +0.05% |
| 1983 | 7.342 births per woman | -0.01% |
| 1982 | 7.343 births per woman | +0.15% |
| 1981 | 7.332 births per woman | +0.05% |
| 1980 | 7.328 births per woman | +0.11% |
| 1979 | 7.32 births per woman | -0.12% |
| 1978 | 7.329 births per woman | +0.05% |
| 1977 | 7.325 births per woman | -0.08% |
| 1976 | 7.331 births per woman | +0.07% |
| 1975 | 7.326 births per woman | +0.16% |
| 1974 | 7.314 births per woman | +0.04% |
| 1973 | 7.311 births per woman | +0.00% |
| 1972 | 7.311 births per woman | +0.21% |
| 1971 | 7.296 births per woman | +0.14% |
| 1970 | 7.286 births per woman | +0.07% |
| 1969 | 7.281 births per woman | +0.23% |
| 1968 | 7.264 births per woman | +0.10% |
| 1967 | 7.257 births per woman | +0.04% |
| 1966 | 7.254 births per woman | +0.44% |
| 1965 | 7.222 births per woman | +0.03% |
| 1964 | 7.22 births per woman | +0.33% |
| 1963 | 7.196 births per woman | +0.01% |
| 1962 | 7.195 births per woman | +0.24% |
| 1961 | 7.178 births per woman | +0.24% |
| 1960 | 7.161 births per woman | — |
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