South Sudan is the world's newest country having just gained independence in 2011. The country is suffering tremendously from its on-going civil war and poor investments in education, infrastructure and its economy. South Sudan is one of the poorest countries in the world - the average GDP per capita is just $1,503 USD which ranks 176 out of 187 countries in the world.
Fast Facts
Gained Independence: 2011
Population: 12.2 million, source: United Nations
GDP: $22,829 USD (2016 estimate), source: World Bank
GDP Per Capita (PPP): $1,503 USD - Ranked 176 of 187 countries, source: IMF
Education in South Sudan
• 70% of school-aged children are out of school according to UNICEF
Read more about the current state of education in South Sudan here: https://www.unicef.org/southsudan/education.html
Brief Modern History of South Sudan:
• 1947 - British and Sudanese delegates decided to unify northern and southern Sudan as one
• 1953 - British and Egyptian government agreed to allow Sudan to be an independent country in 1956
• 1955 to 1972 - First Sudanese Civil War
• 500,000 people killed (4 of 5 were civilians)
• Millions displaced
• 1983 to 2005 - Second Sudanese Civil War
• 1-2 million people died (mostly civilians from starvation and drought)
• 2011 - South Sudan Independence
• 2013 to the Present - South Sudan Civil War
• 300,000 civilians killed
• One in four people have been displaced from their homes
• About one million people have fled to neighboring countries
Fast Facts
Gained Independence: 2011
Population: 12.2 million, source: United Nations
GDP: $22,829 USD (2016 estimate), source: World Bank
GDP Per Capita (PPP): $1,503 USD - Ranked 176 of 187 countries, source: IMF
Education in South Sudan
• 70% of school-aged children are out of school according to UNICEF
Read more about the current state of education in South Sudan here: https://www.unicef.org/southsudan/education.html
Brief Modern History of South Sudan:
• 1947 - British and Sudanese delegates decided to unify northern and southern Sudan as one
• 1953 - British and Egyptian government agreed to allow Sudan to be an independent country in 1956
• 1955 to 1972 - First Sudanese Civil War
• 500,000 people killed (4 of 5 were civilians)
• Millions displaced
• 1983 to 2005 - Second Sudanese Civil War
• 1-2 million people died (mostly civilians from starvation and drought)
• 2011 - South Sudan Independence
• 2013 to the Present - South Sudan Civil War
• 300,000 civilians killed
• One in four people have been displaced from their homes
• About one million people have fled to neighboring countries