Children per Woman in South Sudan: 1800 to Today (and Tomorrow)

Every value in this dataset is a statistical fact about the lives actually lived in South Sudan, tracking the average number of children a woman would bear over her lifetime. Behind these figures lie generations of families navigating profound social and demographic shifts across three centuries. This metric offers a window into the rhythms of human existence, capturing how communities expand, adapt, and face the future across changing eras.

The historical arc reveals a long period of remarkable stability before a gradual descent. From the 1800s estimate through the 1900s estimate, the average remained anchored at 6.5 births, with slight fluctuations through the mid-century decades peaking at 6.7 in the 1980s. A noticeable shift follows, bringing the average down to 6.2 in the 1990s, 5.7 in the 2000s, and 5.15 in the 2010s. In the 2020s, children per woman in South Sudan stands at 4.6 births, ranking #32 of 157 countries.

For someone born in South Sudan across these eras, the statistical landscape of family size tells a story of evolving futures. Projections anticipate a continued downward trajectory, moving from the 2030s projection of 3.73 down through the decades to the 2100s projection of 1.87. These numbers outline the changing domestic horizons experienced by individuals over generations, shaping the structure of households and communities alike.

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