South Sudan in the Lead
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👦 High Percentage of Youth Population
In 2023, 12.9% of the male and 12.3% of the female population in South Sudan were aged 15-19, indicating a youthful demographic.
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⚡ Negative Energy Imports
In 2022, South Sudan had a net energy import value of -859.50%, indicating it exports more energy than it imports.
South Sudan Following Behind
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🍼 High Infant Mortality Rates
In 2023, South Sudan had an infant mortality rate of 72.6 per 1,000 live births, with male infants at 78.3 and female infants at 66.8, among the highest globally.
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👶 High Neonatal Mortality Rate
In 2023, the neonatal mortality rate in South Sudan was 40.2 per 1,000 live births, indicating significant health challenges for newborns.
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🔌 Lowest Access to Electricity
In 2023, only 5.4% of South Sudan's population had access to electricity, with urban access slightly higher at 19.1%.
Energy & Mining Climate Change Environment Urban Development
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💸 High Corruption Levels
South Sudan's control of corruption estimate in 2023 was -1.97, placing it among the lowest globally.
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🏛️ Low Government Effectiveness
The government effectiveness estimate in 2023 was -2.33, indicating significant challenges in public administration.
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💸 Excessive Government Expenditure
In 2022, South Sudan's government expenditures were 168% of the original approved budget, indicating significant overspending.
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🍽️ High Prevalence of Severe Food Insecurity
In 2022, 63.2% of South Sudan's population experienced severe food insecurity, one of the highest rates globally.
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🌱 Minimal Fertilizer Use
In 2022, South Sudan's fertilizer consumption was 0.0006 kg per hectare, one of the lowest globally.
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🏦 Low Financial Inclusion
In 2021, only 5.83% of South Sudan's population aged 15+ had an account at a financial institution or mobile-money-service provider.
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🧳 Minimal Tourism Expenditure
In 2020, international tourism expenditures were just $1 million, reflecting limited tourism activity.
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🏚️ Highest Urban Population Living in Slums
In 2016, 94.2% of South Sudan's urban population lived in slums, the highest percentage globally.
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💰 High Poverty Headcount Ratio
In 2016, 82.3% of South Sudan's population lived below the national poverty line, highlighting severe economic challenges.
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📚 High Rate of Children Out of School
In 2015, 63% of primary school-aged children in South Sudan were not attending school, one of the highest rates worldwide.
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🎓 High Percentage of Over-Age Students in Primary Education
In 2015, over 50% of male students and 48.6% of all students in primary schools were over-aged, indicating educational delays.
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👨🏫 High Pupil-Teacher Ratio in Lower Secondary Education
In 2015, the pupil-teacher ratio in South Sudan's lower secondary schools was 46.7, indicating overcrowded classrooms.
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🎓 Low School Enrollment Rates
In 2015, the primary completion rate was 20.55%, with secondary enrollment at 5.48% and tertiary at 1.00%.
