Human Development Index groups in South Sudan

South Sudan: Human Development Index groups 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
14
2010–2023

Human Development Index groups in South Sudan, 2010–2023

00.10.20.30.42010201620232010: 0.422011: 0.4222012: 0.3892013: 0.3912014: 0.3432015: 0.3172016: 0.2972017: 0.2922018: 0.3712019: 0.4032020: 0.3982021: 0.3932022: 0.3882023: 0.388

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for human development index groups in South Sudan is 0.388, measured in 2023.

The figure is down 0.8% over ten years.

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

South Sudan ranks 192nd of 192 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 0.3645 0.292 0.422 10
2020s 0.3918 0.388 0.398 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is human development index groups in South Sudan?
Human development index groups 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 groups recorded in South Sudan?
The highest recorded value was 0.422 in 2011.
What is the lowest human development index groups recorded in South Sudan?
The lowest recorded value was 0.292 in 2017.
How does South Sudan rank for human development index groups?
South Sudan ranks 192nd out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
Is human development index groups 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 groups. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Human Development Index groups
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

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.