Age composition in 2026:
๐ธ๐ธ South Sudan
๐ช๐ท Eritrea
| South Sudan | Eritrea | |
|---|---|---|
| Young Population | 37.09%4,612,432 | 37.09%1,365,859 |
| Working Age Population | 59.75%7,430,551 | 58.60%2,157,970 |
| Elderly Population | 3.16%393,057 | 4.31%158,838 |
In 2026, the median age is 20.0 years in South Sudan and 20.5 years in Eritrea.Eritrea already reached South Sudanโs current median age in 2025, about 1 years ahead in population aging.
The total population of South Sudan is projected to keep growing until 2100, reaching 23,840,778.The total population of Eritrea is projected to keep growing until 2100, reaching 8,444,383.
By 2050, the dependency ratio of South Sudan will be 55.4%, and 5.91% of the population will be elderly.By 2050, the dependency ratio of Eritrea will be 55.6%, and 5.83% of the population will be elderly.
| South Sudan | Eritrea | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic dividend (dependency ratio below 50%) | 2056โ2100 | None between 1950 and 2100 | |
| Aging society (65+ reaches 7%) | 2069 9 years later | 2060 | |
| Aged society (65+ reaches 14%) | Not reached by 2100 | 2080 | |
| Super-aged society (65+ reaches 20%) | Not reached by 2100 | Not reached by 2100 |