South Sudan census and household surveys
The national statistics office of South Sudan, its latest and next census, household health surveys and Afrobarometer coverage.
Census
Latest census: none since independence
Next census: planned with UN support, delayed by conflict
DHS and MICS household surveys
none (only modular and humanitarian surveys)
Afrobarometer
Not covered. Status: not covered.
South Sudan statistics: common questions
When was the last census in South Sudan?
Latest census in South Sudan: none since independence. Next census: planned with UN support, delayed by conflict.
Who publishes official statistics in South Sudan?
National Bureau of Statistics (NBS, formerly SSCCSE). Its website is https://www.ssccse.org/.
Is South Sudan covered by Afrobarometer?
No. Status: not covered.
Source: National Bureau of Statistics (NBS, formerly SSCCSE), the DHS Program and UNICEF MICS program, and Afrobarometer round coverage. Retrieved 10 Oct 2026. See our methods.
Cite this
PollsAfrica (2026). South Sudan census and household surveys. Retrieved 10 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/statistics/south-sudan