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Statistics

South Sudan census and household surveys

The national statistics office of South Sudan, its latest and next census, household health surveys and Afrobarometer coverage.

Statistics office

National Bureau of Statistics (NBS, formerly SSCCSE)

https://www.ssccse.org/

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.