South Sudan Fertility Rate
Total fertility rate SP.DYN.TFRT.IN
South Sudan's fertility rate was 3.66 in 2025, ranked 34th globally. This represents a 5.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
South Sudan's fertility rate stood at 3.66 in 2025, a decline of +0.20 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.66 by 2025. South Sudan ranked 34th globally.
South Sudan's fertility rate has undergone significant fluctuations over the past 65 years, with the all-time peak reaching 7.39 in 1987, a period marked by a rapidly growing population. The country's fertility rate then declined to a trough of 3.66 in 2025, making it the lowest rate in its history. This decline places South Sudan among the countries with the lowest fertility rates globally, ranking 34th in 2025. The country's fertility rate is comparable to those of Guinea-Bissau and Senegal, which also have fertility rates of 3.68 and 3.66 respectively. The decline in fertility rate can be attributed to various socio-economic factors, including improvements in education and healthcare. With a fertility rate of 3.66 in 2025, South Sudan's population growth rate is expected to slow down, which could have significant implications for the country's economic development and demographic structure. A decline in family planning services or an increase in poverty rates could reverse this trend and potentially lead to an increase in fertility rates.
Data & projection
| Year | Fertility Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 3.57 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.66 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.66 | −0.20 | #34 |
| 2023 | 3.86 | −0.10 | #187 |
| 2022 | 3.96 | −0.08 | #188 |
| 2021 | 4.05 | −0.11 | #188 |
| 2020 | 4.16 | −0.10 | #188 |
| 2019 | 4.26 | −0.11 | #190 |
| 2018 | 4.37 | −0.11 | #190 |
| 2017 | 4.48 | −0.10 | #189 |
| 2016 | 4.58 | −0.12 | #190 |
| 2015 | 4.70 | −0.12 | #192 |
| 2014 | 4.82 | −0.12 | #192 |
| 2013 | 4.94 | −0.12 | #193 |
| 2012 | 5.06 | −0.13 | #194 |
| 2011 | 5.19 | −0.13 | #196 |
| 2010 | 5.32 | −0.13 | #197 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
South Sudan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2024. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw fertility rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
South Sudan's fertility rate was 3.66 in 2025. Ranked 34th globally. This represents a 5.2% decrease from the previous year.
South Sudan's fertility rate peaked at 7.39 in 1987.
The lowest fertility rate in South Sudan was 3.66 in 2025.
South Sudan ranks 34th globally in fertility rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.TFRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
South Sudan's fertility rate is projected to reach 3.66 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The fertility rate of South Sudan in 2025 was 3.66. This ranks 34th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_south-sudan_fertility-rate,
title = {South Sudan Fertility Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/south-sudan/fertility-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}