Rescue Data Labs
South Sudan's Open Data & Research Platform
Explore, understand, visualize, and download data about South Sudan — national, state, administrative area, and county-level statistics on population, health, education, economy, and more.
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South Sudan at a Glance
Key platform coverage metrics — explore data across states, topics, and indicators
10
States
10 states across South Sudan
3
Admin Areas
Ruweng, Pibor & Abyei
78
Counties
78 counties nationwide
82
Indicators
Available data indicators
17
SDG Goals
Sustainable Development Goals
11
Datasets
11 available datasets
Data is sourced from the South Sudan National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), UN agencies, and verified research institutions. Learn more about our data sources →
Browse by Topic
Explore data across 10 major categories — from population and health to governance and peace — covering all aspects of South Sudan
Population & Demographic Change
Track population trends, demographic shifts, and migration patterns across South Sudan at national, state, and county levels.
Health
Comprehensive health indicators tracking disease burden, healthcare access, nutrition, and health outcomes across South Sudan.
Energy & Environment
Monitor energy access, environmental conditions, and climate resilience across South Sudan.
Food & Agriculture
Agricultural production, food security indicators, and nutrition outcomes across South Sudan.
Poverty & Economic Development
Economic indicators, poverty measures, and development trends across South Sudan.
Education & Knowledge
Education statistics tracking enrollment, literacy, school infrastructure, and learning outcomes across South Sudan.
Innovation & Technological Change
Digital transformation metrics tracking technology adoption, connectivity, and innovation in South Sudan.
Living Conditions, Community & Wellbeing
Quality of life indicators including housing, access to services, and community wellbeing across South Sudan.
Human Rights & Governance
Governance indicators, human rights metrics, and institutional performance across South Sudan.
Peace, Security & Conflict
Conflict tracking, security indicators, and peacebuilding metrics across South Sudan.
Platform Features
Everything you need to explore, understand, and share data about South Sudan
Interactive Data Explorer
Search, filter, and compare data across topics, states, counties, and years. Generate custom visualizations on the fly.
Explore featureSDG Progress Tracker
Monitor South Sudan's progress toward all 17 Sustainable Development Goals with data-driven indicators.
Explore featureData Downloads
Download datasets as CSV files or export charts as PNG images. Prepare for future Excel, PDF, and SVG exports.
Explore featureInteractive Charts
Visualize data with line charts, bar charts, pie charts, area charts, and ranking tables. Built with Chart.js for performance.
Explore featureResearch & Reports
Read data-driven research articles, insights, and visual stories about South Sudan's development.
Explore featureTeaching Resources
Learning materials, lesson plans, and data literacy resources for schools and universities across South Sudan.
Explore featureStates & Administrative Areas
Access data by location — all 10 states and 3 administrative areas of South Sudan
States
Central Equatoria
Capital: Juba
6
Counties
Eastern Equatoria
Capital: Torit
8
Counties
Western Equatoria
Capital: Yambio
5
Counties
Jonglei
Capital: Bor
9
Counties
Lakes
Capital: Rumbek
6
Counties
Northern Bahr el Ghazal
Capital: Aweil
5
Counties
Western Bahr el Ghazal
Capital: Wau
3
Counties
Warrap
Capital: Kuajok
6
Counties
Unity
Capital: Bentiu
8
Counties
Upper Nile
Capital: Malakal
13
Counties
Administrative Areas
County-level data will be available in a future release. View roadmap →
Sustainable Development Goals
Track South Sudan's progress toward all 17 SDGs — with data-driven insights on poverty, health, education, peace, and more
SDG 1: No Poverty
End poverty in all its forms everywhere in South Sudan.
Targets
- 1.1 — Extreme Poverty
- 1.2 — Poverty Reduction
- 1.3 — Social Protection
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
End hunger, achieve food security, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture in South Sudan.
Targets
- 2.1 — End Hunger
- 2.2 — End Malnutrition
- 2.3 — Agricultural Productivity
SDG 3: Good Health
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all South Sudanese at all ages.
Targets
- 3.1 — Maternal Mortality
- 3.2 — Child Mortality
- 3.3 — Communicable Diseases
- +1 more
SDG 4: Quality Education
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all South Sudanese.
Targets
- 4.1 — Primary & Secondary Education
- 4.2 — Early Childhood
- 4.5 — Gender Parity
- +1 more
SDG 5: Gender Equality
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls in South Sudan.
Targets
- 5.1 — End Discrimination
- 5.2 — End Violence
- 5.5 — Women in Leadership
SDG 6: Clean Water
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all South Sudanese.
Targets
- 6.1 — Safe Water
- 6.2 — Sanitation
Key National Trends
Time-series data visualizations for South Sudan's most important indicators
South Sudan Population Estimates
NewNational and state-level population estimates from NBS
2024
Food Security Outlook
UpdatedIPC food security phase classifications for 2024
2024
SDG Progress Report 2024
ReportSouth Sudan's progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals
2024
Health Facility Mapping
NewComprehensive mapping of health facilities across all states
2024
Help Build South Sudan's Data Future
Rescue Data Labs is an open platform. Whether you're a researcher with data to share, a developer wanting to contribute, or an organization interested in partnership, we welcome your involvement.