Migration and Displacement Statistics
Comprehensive data on migration flows, asylum seekers, refugees, returnees, labor migration, and internally displaced persons in South Sudan.
Key Migration Indicators (2024)
Total Entries 2024
917,291
All borders
Total IDPs 2024
710,815
Internally displaced
Work Permits 2024
3,479
Issued permits
Neighboring Country Arrivals 2024
Sudan: 93,104
2nd largest nationality
Arrival and Departure Data 2024
Arrivals by Nationality (Top 10)
Source: DCRNPI - 2024 Arrival Data
Departures 2024 - Main Nationalities
Source: DCRNPI - 2024 Departure Data
Complete Arrival Statistics 2024
| Nationality | Male | Female | Total | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Sudan | 223,568 | 182,920 | 406,488 | 44.3% |
| Sudan | 41,897 | 51,207 | 93,104 | 10.1% |
| Kenya | 49,018 | 39,255 | 88,273 | 9.6% |
| Uganda | 46,714 | 27,109 | 73,823 | 8.0% |
| Rest of Africa | 38,724 | 24,758 | 63,482 | 6.9% |
| Eritrea | 17,724 | 8,731 | 26,455 | 2.9% |
| Ethiopia | 14,334 | 5,037 | 19,371 | 2.1% |
| Rest of America | 13,530 | 4,510 | 18,040 | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 9,073 | 6,845 | 15,918 | 1.7% |
| Rest of Asia | 11,774 | 4,138 | 15,912 | 1.7% |
| Rwanda | 8,630 | 5,341 | 13,971 | 1.5% |
| UN officials | 7,074 | 5,338 | 12,412 | 1.4% |
| Somalia | 8,357 | 3,002 | 11,359 | 1.2% |
| DRC | 6,430 | 3,382 | 9,812 | 1.1% |
| USA | 5,788 | 2,851 | 8,639 | 0.9% |
| India | 6,429 | 1,509 | 7,938 | 0.9% |
| Australia | 4,868 | 2,984 | 7,852 | 0.9% |
| Burundi | 5,208 | 2,425 | 7,633 | 0.8% |
| URT | 3,793 | 1,995 | 5,788 | 0.6% |
| China | 4,986 | 733 | 5,719 | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | 1,635 | 1,184 | 2,819 | 0.3% |
| Germany | 1,102 | 569 | 1,671 | 0.2% |
| New Zealand | 560 | 252 | 812 | 0.1% |
| Total | 531,216 | 386,075 | 917,291 | 100% |
Work Permit Statistics
Work Permits by Type - 2023 vs 2024
2023 Work Permits (Total: 7,334)
2024 Work Permits (Total: 3,479)
Work Permits by Companies - 2024
Source: Ministry of Labour
Work Permits by Nationality (Top Countries)
| Nationality | 2023 | 2024 | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyan | 436 | 296 | -140 | -32.1% |
| Ugandan | 370 | 211 | -159 | -43.0% |
| Nigerian | 236 | 146 | -90 | -38.1% |
| Sudanese | 146 | 93 | -53 | -36.3% |
| Egyptian | 104 | 74 | -30 | -28.8% |
| African | 97 | 54 | -43 | -44.3% |
| Other Nationalities | 494 | 63 | -431 | -87.2% |
Source: Ministry of Labour, Government of South Sudan
Refugees Statistics
Refugees Stock and Flow (2015-2023)
Source: Commission for Refugee Affairs (CRA) & UNHCR
Refugees by Country of Origin
Source: CRA & UNHCR
Returnees from Country of Asylum
Source: CRA & UNHCR - Returnee Data
Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)
IDP Trends 2021-2024
Source: Relief and Rehabilitation Commission (RRC) and International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Reasons for Displacement (Total IDPs)
IDP Statistics Summary
Significant increase from 2023
25%
Communal clashes
23%
Disaster
Key Observations
- Conflict is the primary driver (31%)
- Communal clashes significant at 25%
- Natural disasters account for 23%
Asylum Seekers and Refugees Demographics (2024)
Asylum Seekers by Age & Gender
Data shows percentage distribution across age groups
Refugees by Age & Gender
Data shows percentage distribution across age groups
Data Sources and Methodology
Primary Data Sources
- DCRNPI: Directorate of Citizenship, Registration, and National Passport - Arrival and departure data
- CRA & UNHCR: Commission for Refugee Affairs & UNHCR - Refugees, asylum seekers, returnees data
- Ministry of Labour: Work permit statistics by type, nationality, and company sector
- RRC and IOM: Relief and Rehabilitation Commission & IOM - IDP statistics
Data Coverage Period
- Arrival/Departure: 2024 complete year (917,291 entries)
- Work permit: 2023 (7,334) and 2024 (3,479)
- Refugees: 2015-2023 stock and flow
- IDP: 2021-2024 trends (2024: 710,815)