Life Expectancy at Birth: South Sudan, Republic of
South Sudan, Republic of's life expectancy at birth is currently 57.738 years as of 2024. # South Sudan, Republic of Life Expectancy at Birth South Sudan's life expectancy reached 57.
Current (2024)
57.738 years
+0.2% y/y
Peak (2013)
58.285 years
Low (1988)
10.989 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Life Expectancy at Birth — South Sudan, Republic of
1960 — 2024
Life Expectancy at Birth — South Sudan, Republic of
Analysis# South Sudan, Republic of Life Expectancy at Birth
South Sudan's life expectancy reached 57.738 years in 2024, approaching its all-time peak of 58.285 years recorded in 2013. Since 1960, the nation has achieved a remarkable 105.8% increase in life expectancy, rising from approximately 28 years. However, this progress masks severe volatility: the lowest recorded value of just 10.989 years in 1988 reflects the country's political instability and humanitarian crises.
The period from 2015 to 2018 marked a critical inflection point, with life expectancy plummeting from 39.757 to 35.351 years before rebounding sharply to 51.905 in 2018. Since 2019, gains have stabilized around 57–58 years, suggesting improved healthcare access and reduced conflict-related mortality. Current data shows a slight upward trajectory, though South Sudan remains well below global averages, indicating ongoing development challenges in health infrastructure and living conditions.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 57.738 years | +0.21% |
| 2023 | 57.617 years | +0.72% |
| 2022 | 57.203 years | +0.27% |
| 2021 | 57.047 years | -1.04% |
| 2020 | 57.648 years | -0.83% |
| 2019 | 58.129 years | +11.99% |
| 2018 | 51.905 years | +46.83% |
| 2017 | 35.351 years | -3.73% |
| 2016 | 36.72 years | -7.64% |
| 2015 | 39.757 years | -12.86% |
| 2014 | 45.625 years | -21.72% |
| 2013 | 58.285 years | +0.08% |
| 2012 | 58.241 years | +0.98% |
| 2011 | 57.674 years | +0.33% |
| 2010 | 57.485 years | +1.12% |
| 2009 | 56.848 years | +1.01% |
| 2008 | 56.28 years | +1.54% |
| 2007 | 55.425 years | +1.41% |
| 2006 | 54.653 years | +1.27% |
| 2005 | 53.965 years | +1.72% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 53.052 years | +1.39% |
| 2003 | 52.324 years | +5.93% |
| 2002 | 49.394 years | +1.74% |
| 2001 | 48.55 years | +2.02% |
| 2000 | 47.591 years | +6.86% |
| 1999 | 44.537 years | +133.81% |
| 1998 | 19.048 years | -42.40% |
| 1997 | 33.068 years | +2.94% |
| 1996 | 32.124 years | +1.95% |
| 1995 | 31.51 years | -29.76% |
| 1994 | 44.858 years | +101.49% |
| 1993 | 22.263 years | +1.48% |
| 1992 | 21.938 years | -24.83% |
| 1991 | 29.185 years | +1.95% |
| 1990 | 28.628 years | +1.46% |
| 1989 | 28.217 years | +156.77% |
| 1988 | 10.989 years | -46.97% |
| 1987 | 20.721 years | -36.86% |
| 1986 | 32.816 years | +1.41% |
| 1985 | 32.36 years | +1.80% |
| 1984 | 31.788 years | -8.48% |
| 1983 | 34.733 years | -10.20% |
| 1982 | 38.677 years | +0.95% |
| 1981 | 38.313 years | +0.73% |
| 1980 | 38.034 years | +0.61% |
| 1979 | 37.805 years | +0.57% |
| 1978 | 37.592 years | +0.52% |
| 1977 | 37.397 years | +0.82% |
| 1976 | 37.092 years | +0.61% |
| 1975 | 36.867 years | +0.76% |
| 1974 | 36.589 years | +0.86% |
| 1973 | 36.277 years | +15.93% |
| 1972 | 31.291 years | +0.96% |
| 1971 | 30.993 years | +20.92% |
| 1970 | 25.632 years | +0.93% |
| 1969 | 25.396 years | -2.71% |
| 1968 | 26.103 years | +0.95% |
| 1967 | 25.858 years | +0.88% |
| 1966 | 25.633 years | -10.94% |
| 1965 | 28.781 years | -11.33% |
| 1964 | 32.458 years | +14.90% |
| 1963 | 28.249 years | -0.90% |
| 1962 | 28.506 years | +0.81% |
| 1961 | 28.278 years | +0.80% |
| 1960 | 28.054 years | — |
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