Africa 11.5M peopleSSD Capital: Juba
Moving to South Sudan
It hosts a vibrant and diverse expat community, notably drawing a significant number of residents from Sudan.
Quick Facts
GDP per Capita (PPP)
$1,154.9USD
Adjusts for purchasing power parity.
Life Expectancy
58.6years
WHO Data. UHC Index: 41/100.
Unemployment
12.4%
ILO Estimate. Indicates job market health.
Safety — Homicides
14.0per 100k
World Bank Crime Data. Lower is safer.
Inflation Rate
91.4%
Annual CPI. Indicates recent price stability.
Happiness Index
2.82/ 10
World Happiness Report (Cantril Ladder).
Politics & Power
Government System
federal republic
Head of State: Salva Kiir Mayardit
Head of Gov: Salva Kiir Mayardit
Ruling Party
Sudan People's Liberation Movement
Society & Demographics
Gender Distribution
Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%
Connectivity
6.7%
Internet Users
Language
--/800
EF English Proficiency
Inequality
44.0/ 100
GINI Index (Lower is more equal)
Equality
32.4%
Women in Parliament
Aging Society
3.0%
Population over 65 years old
Migration
+455,000
Net Migration (5-yr total)
Economic Freedom Score
Evaluated across 12 quantitative factors by the Heritage Foundation. Scores span 0–100, where higher scores indicate greater economic liberty, lighter tax burdens, and stronger property rights.
Climate Profile (Juba)
Jan
37 °C
min 22°1 rain days
Feb
38 °C
min 23°0 rain days
Mar
35 °C
min 24°7 rain days
Apr
36 °C
min 24°9 rain days
May
35 °C
min 24°3 rain days
Jun
33 °C
min 23°14 rain days
Jul
33 °C
min 23°8 rain days
Aug
33 °C
min 23°9 rain days
Sep
33 °C
min 22°13 rain days
Oct
35 °C
min 23°15 rain days
Nov
34 °C
min 23°8 rain days
Dec
37 °C
min 24°0 rain days