Share of men expected to survive to the age of 65 in South Sudan
South Sudan: Share of men expected to survive to the age of 65 was 47.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of men expected to survive to the age of 65 in South Sudan, 1960–2024
Source: United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of cohort.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 47.9% for share of men expected to survive to the age of 65 in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.4% on the previous year and up 60.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of men expected to survive to the age of 65 in South Sudan peaked at 52.7% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1.8%, in 1988.
South Sudan ranks 211th of 215 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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 | 10.1% | 6.1% | 17.0% | 10 |
| 1970s | 20.8% | 6.2% | 26.2% | 10 |
| 1980s | 16.5% | 1.8% | 27.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.8% | 3.1% | 33.4% | 10 |
| 2000s | 45.8% | 37.8% | 51.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 38.5% | 16.6% | 52.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 47.3% | 46.5% | 47.9% | 5 |
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More reference data data for South Sudan
- Spring temperature anomalies -2.16 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.2213 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 2.51 °C (2026)
- Consumer price index 41,281 2010 = 100 (2024)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Elected parliament 0 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 0 (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice 0 (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.8369 °C (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of men expected to survive to the age of 65 in South Sudan?
- Share of men expected to survive to the age of 65 in South Sudan was 47.9% in 2024, according to United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of men expected to survive to the age of 65 recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 52.7% in 2012.
- What is the lowest share of men expected to survive to the age of 65 recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.8% in 1988.
- How does South Sudan rank for share of men expected to survive to the age of 65?
- South Sudan ranks 211th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of men expected to survive to the age of 65 rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 60.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Population Division (World Population Prospects), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of men expected to survive to the age of 65. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This measure shows the share newborns that would survive to the age of 65, if subject to age-specific death rates in a given year.