Age composition in 2026:
| South Sudan | United Republic of Tanzania | |
|---|---|---|
| Young Population | 37.09%4,612,432 | 42.15%30,584,404 |
| Working Age Population | 59.75%7,430,551 | 54.82%39,776,409 |
| Elderly Population | 3.16%393,057 | 3.04%2,202,965 |
In 2026, the median age is 20.0 years in South Sudan and 18.6 years in United Republic of Tanzania.South Sudan already reached United Republic of Tanzaniaโs current median age in 1952, about 74 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 United Republic of Tanzania is projected to keep growing until 2100, reaching 262,834,719.
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 United Republic of Tanzania will be 64.6%, and 4.45% of the population will be elderly.
| South Sudan | United Republic of Tanzania | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic dividend (dependency ratio below 50%) | 2056โ2100 | None between 1950 and 2100 | |
| Aging society (65+ reaches 7%) | 2069 | 2070 1 years later | |
| Aged society (65+ reaches 14%) | Not reached by 2100 | Not reached by 2100 | |
| Super-aged society (65+ reaches 20%) | Not reached by 2100 | Not reached by 2100 |