Share of population in poverty ($3 a day): South Sudan

76.50264501571655% in 2016, the latest year published. Figures for 2 years from 2009 to 2016 are below.

Percentage of population living in households with an income or consumption below $3 per day.

Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Source and method · All countries and regions.

Every year

YearValue (%)
201676.50264501571655
200944.87713873386383