Status in employment in South Sudan
South Sudan: Status in employment was 17.45 in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
17.45
Change on year
up 2.5%
World rank
172nd
of 186 countries
All-time high
17.59
in 2008
All-time low
13.94
in 1991
Years of data
33
1991–2023
Status in employment in South Sudan, 1991–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 17.45 for status in employment in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.5% on the previous year and up 18.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, status in employment in South Sudan peaked at 17.59 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 13.94, in 1991.
South Sudan ranks 172nd of 186 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Status in employment in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 13.94 | — |
| 1992 | 14.64 | +5.0% |
| 1993 | 15.29 | +4.4% |
| 1994 | 15.39 | +0.7% |
| 1995 | 15.43 | +0.3% |
| 1996 | 15.44 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 16.01 | +3.7% |
| 1998 | 16.48 | +3.0% |
| 1999 | 16.78 | +1.8% |
| 2000 | 16.99 | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 17.15 | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 17.26 | +0.6% |
| 2003 | 17.36 | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 17.39 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 17.4 | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 17.45 | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 17.53 | +0.5% |
| 2008 | 17.59 | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 17.3 | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 17.14 | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 16.74 | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 15.31 | -8.5% |
| 2013 | 14.8 | -3.4% |
| 2014 | 14.94 | +0.9% |
| 2015 | 15 | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 14.9 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 15.21 | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 15.78 | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 16.45 | +4.2% |
| 2020 | 16.03 | -2.5% |
| 2021 | 16.58 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | 17.03 | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 17.45 | +2.5% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 17.45 is below the median for low income countries, which is 18.37, 95% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 17.45 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 26.5, 66% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15.49 | 13.94 | 16.78 | 9 |
| 2000s | 17.34 | 16.99 | 17.59 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.63 | 14.8 | 17.14 | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.77 | 16.03 | 17.45 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More work & labour data for South Sudan
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.0243 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.0087 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.0382 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate 0.6635 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 3.59 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 9,132 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 16,235 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 12,299 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 11,542 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 23,841 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is status in employment in South Sudan?
- Status in employment in South Sudan was 17.45 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest status in employment recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 17.59 in 2008.
- What is the lowest status in employment recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 13.94 in 1991.
- How does South Sudan rank for status in employment?
- South Sudan ranks 172nd out of 186 countries with data for 2023.
- Is status in employment rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Status in employment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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