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
| Year | Value (%) |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 76.50264501571655 |
| 2009 | 44.87713873386383 |