South Sudan🇸🇸
At a Glance
How South Sudan compares across key indices
Safety Index
20/100
Healthcare
24/100
Cost of Living
How far your money goes in South Sudan
Safety & Crime
Higher RiskHow safe residents feel in South Sudan — based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
20/100
Crime Index
80/100
Lower is better
Crime Trend
85/100
Crime perceived as increasing
Walking Safety
29 point drop from day to night
Problem Severity
0 = no problem, 100 = severe problem
What Residents Worry About
Based on 39 survey responses. 0 = not worried, 100 = very worried.
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Healthcare
Healthcare system overview for South Sudan
Healthcare Index
24/100
Quality Breakdown
How satisfied residents are with healthcare costs relative to quality
Based on 4 survey responses
Insurance Coverage
Limited data — some indices are not yet available.
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Environment
ModerateAir quality, water, and environmental conditions in South Sudan
Pollution Index
56/100
Lower is better
Environmental Quality
Concerns
0 = no concern, 100 = severe concern
Based on 4 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Transport & Commute
How people get around in South Sudan
Average One-Way Commute
0minutes
Very Short
Traffic Index
0
Below average congestion
Inefficiency
0
Time wasted in traffic
How People Commute
Based on 1 survey responses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about living in South Sudan, answered with data
Is South Sudan safe for expats?
South Sudan has a safety index of 20/100, making it worth researching carefully before committing for expats and travellers.
How good is healthcare in South Sudan?
South Sudan scores 24/100 on Numbeo's healthcare index, making it limited in some areas by global standards. This index reflects the overall quality of the healthcare system, medical staff, and facilities.
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