South Sudan—Surface Area (sq km)
Category: PeopleSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #41 of 216Updated April 2026
Latest Value
646,883
2023
YoY Change
+0.0%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#41
of 216 countries
Maximum
646,883
2012
Minimum
646,883
2012
CAGR
+0.0%
12 years
Last
646,883
Previous
646,883
Highest
646,883
Lowest
646,883
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
South Sudan's surface area (sq km) was 646,883 in 2023, ranking #41 out of 216 countries. This represents a +0.0% change from 2022. Over the past 12 years, the highest recorded value was 646,883 (2012) and the lowest was 646,883 (2012). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 646,883 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 646,883 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 646,883 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 646,883 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 646,883 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 646,883 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 646,883 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 646,883 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 646,883 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 646,883 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 646,883 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 646,883 |
Top Countries — Surface Area (sq km)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russian Federation | 17.1M | 2023 |
| 2 | Canada | 15.6M | 2023 |
| 3 | United States | 9.8M | 2023 |
| 4 | China | 9.6M | 2023 |
| 5 | Brazil | 8.5M | 2023 |
| 6 | Australia | 7.7M | 2023 |
| 7 | India | 3.3M | 2023 |
| 8 | Argentina | 2.8M | 2023 |
| 9 | Kazakhstan | 2.7M | 2023 |
| 10 | Algeria | 2.4M | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.
Methodology
Data compiled by FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).