South Sudan Population living in slums 2026: 94.20 %

South Sudan's population living in slums in 2026 is 94.20 % (estimate), unchanged from 2025. It ranks #1 of 196 countries.

This statistic measures the percentage of a country's population living in slums, highlighting urban poverty and living conditions. Understanding slum populations is crucial for addressing housing challenges and improving the quality of life.

South Sudan•25 years of data (2002–2026)••UN Habitat•

Estimated value for 2026 (interpolated, no direct source).

Historical Trend

Population living in slums over timeSome values are estimated based on historical trends

Year-by-Year Data
YearValueChange% ChangeActions
202694.2 %0 %0.00%
202594.2 %0 %0.00%
202494.2 %0 %0.00%
202394.2 %0 %0.00%
202294.2 %0 %0.00%
202194.2 %0 %0.00%
202094.2 %0 %0.00%
201994.2 %0 %0.00%
201894.2 %0 %0.00%
201794.2 %0 %0.00%
201694.2 %0 %0.00%
201594.2 %0 %0.00%
201494.2 %0 %-0.00%
201394.2 %0 %-0.00%
201294.2 %1.4 %-1.47%
201195.6 %1.4 %-1.44%
201097 %1.4 %-1.42%
200998.4 %1.4 %-1.40%
200899.81 %+0 %+0.00%
200799.8 %+0 %+0.00%
200699.8 %0 %0.00%
200599.8 %0 %0.00%
200499.8 %0 %0.00%
200399.8 %0 %0.00%
200299.8 %——

Cite this page

Geo Factbook. (n.d.). South Sudan: Population living in slums. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from https://geofactbook.com/countries/south-sudan/population-living-in-slums

The figures on this page come from UN Habitat. For academic work, cite the original source as well.

Frequently Asked Questions About South Sudan Population living in slums

What is South Sudan's population living in slums in 2026?▾

South Sudan's population living in slums is 94.20 % in 2026 (estimate), according to UN Habitat.

Is South Sudan's population living in slums increasing or decreasing?▾

South Sudan's population living in slums was essentially unchanged from 2025 (94.20 %) to 2026 (94.20 %). Over the past decade (2016–2026) it was essentially unchanged.

How does South Sudan rank for population living in slums?▾

In 2026, South Sudan has the 1st highest population living in slums out of 196 countries with data.

What was South Sudan's population living in slums in 2002?▾

In 2002, South Sudan's population living in slums was 99.80 %. By 2026 it fell by 5.6%.

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