South Sudan—Life Expectancy, Female
Category: PeopleSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #213 of 217Updated April 2026
Latest Value
60.6 years
2023
YoY Change
+0.8%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#213
of 217 countries
Maximum
60.6 years
2023
Minimum
38.7 years
2017
CAGR
+1.0%
24 years
Last
60.6 years
Previous
60.1 years
Highest
60.6 years
Lowest
38.7 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
South Sudan's life expectancy, female was 60.6 years in 2023, ranking #213 out of 217 countries. This represents a +0.8% change from 2022. Over the past 24 years, the highest recorded value was 60.6 years (2023) and the lowest was 38.7 years (2017). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 60.6 years | +0.8% |
| 2022 | 60.1 years | +0.7% |
| 2021 | 59.7 years | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 60.5 years | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 60.5 years | +10.6% |
| 2018 | 54.7 years | +41.4% |
| 2017 | 38.7 years | -3.3% |
| 2016 | 40.0 years | -6.7% |
| 2015 | 42.9 years | -12.2% |
| 2014 | 48.8 years | -18.3% |
| 2013 | 59.7 years | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 59.5 years | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 59.0 years | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 58.5 years | +1.3% |
| 2009 | 57.8 years | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 57.2 years | +1.7% |
| 2007 | 56.2 years | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 55.3 years | +1.6% |
| 2005 | 54.5 years | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 53.5 years | +1.3% |
| 2003 | 52.8 years | +5.1% |
| 2002 | 50.3 years | +1.5% |
| 2001 | 49.5 years | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 48.5 years |
Top Countries — Life Expectancy, Female
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 88.5 years | 2023 |
| 2 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 88.1 years | 2023 |
| 3 | Liechtenstein | 87.3 years | 2023 |
| 4 | Japan | 87.1 years | 2023 |
| 5 | San Marino | 87.1 years | 2023 |
| 6 | Spain | 86.7 years | 2023 |
| 7 | French Polynesia | 86.5 years | 2023 |
| 8 | Korea, Rep. | 86.4 years | 2023 |
| 9 | Gibraltar | 86.1 years | 2023 |
| 10 | Andorra | 86.1 years | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Methodology
Data compiled by World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division; Statistical databases and publications from national statistical offices, National statistical offices;Demographic Statistics, Eurostat (ESTAT).