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Country snapshot
South Sudan| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Official name | Republic of South SudanCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Government type | Presidential republicCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Capital | JubaGeoNames [2024] |
| Head of state | Salva KIIR Mayardit (Pres.)CIA World Leaders [2025] |
| Total area | 646,900 km²World Bank WDI [2023] |
| Total population | 11,900,000 peopleUN DESA WPP [2024] 11,940,000 people·World Bank WDI [2024] 11,940,000 people |
| Languages | English (official), Arabic (includes Juba and Sudanese variants), ethnic languages include Dinka, Nuer, Bari, Zande, ShillukCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| GDP (nominal) | 12,000,000,000 US$World Bank WDI [2015] |
| GDP per capita | 1,080 US$World Bank WDI [2015] |
| Life expectancy | 57.6–57.7 yearsWorld Bank WDI [2024] 57.74 years·UNDP HDI [2023] 57.62 years |
