Population

AngolavsSouth Sudan
This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Angola is higher
Nominal GDP
Angola is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Angola’s population is 217% larger than that of South Sudan, a difference of 25,942,441.
Surface area
Angola’s surface area is 93% larger than that of South Sudan, a difference of 599,817 km².
Population density
Angola’s population density is 65% higher than that of South Sudan, a difference of 11.9 /km².
Nominal GDP
Angola’s nominal GDP is 742% larger than that of South Sudan, a difference of $89.00 billion.
GDP per capita
Angola’s GDP per capita is 147% higher than that of South Sudan, a difference of $1,586.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
Capital
Luanda
Juba
Population
37,885,849
11,943,408
Surface area
1,246,700 km²
646,883 km²
Population density
30.4 /km²
18.5 /km²
Nominal GDP
$101.00 billion · 2024
$12.00 billion · 2015
GDP per capita
$2,666 · 2024
$1,080 · 2015
Region
Africa
Africa
Subregion
Middle Africa
Middle Africa
Currency
Angolan kwanza · AOA · Kz
South Sudanese pound · SSP · £
Nationality
Angolan
South Sudanese
Phone code
+244
+211
Internet domain
.ao
.ss
ISO codes
AO / AGO
SS / SSD
Time zone
Africa/Luanda
Africa/Juba
Native name
Angola
South Sudan
| Measure | Angola | South Sudan |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Luanda | Juba |
| Population | 37,885,849 | 11,943,408 |
| Surface area | 1,246,700 km² | 646,883 km² |
| Population density | 30.4 /km² | 18.5 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $101.00 billion · 2024 | $12.00 billion · 2015 |
| GDP per capita | $2,666 · 2024 | $1,080 · 2015 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Middle Africa | Middle Africa |
| Currency | Angolan kwanza · AOA · Kz | South Sudanese pound · SSP · £ |
| Nationality | Angolan | South Sudanese |
| Phone code | +244 | +211 |
| Internet domain | .ao | .ss |
| ISO codes | AO / AGO | SS / SSD |
| Time zone | Africa/Luanda | Africa/Juba |
| Native name | Angola | South Sudan |
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Angola, a vast nation on Africa’s southwest coast, dazzles with its sweeping Atlantic shoreline, untamed interior, and a resilient spirit forged by centuries of cultural exchange and struggle.
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The Republic of South Sudan is a landlocked country in East-Central Africa. It gained its independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011, making it the world's newest country.
Full South Sudan profile →Angola & South Sudan: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Angola?
The capital of Angola is Luanda.
What is the population of Angola?
Angola has a recorded population of approximately 37,885,849 people.
How big is Angola?
Angola covers an area of about 1,246,700 km².
What is the population density of Angola?
Angola has a population density of roughly 30.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Angola?
Angola has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $101.00 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Angola?
Angola has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,666.
What currency is used in Angola?
Angola uses the Angolan kwanza (AOA), with the symbol Kz.
Where is Angola located?
Angola is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
What are people from Angola called?
People from Angola are referred to as Angolan.
What is the phone calling code for Angola?
The international dialing code for Angola is +244.
What is the internet domain for Angola?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Angola is .ao.
What time zone is Angola in?
Angola uses the Africa/Luanda time zone.
What is Angola known for?
Angola, a vast nation on Africa’s southwest coast, dazzles with its sweeping Atlantic shoreline, untamed interior, and a resilient spirit forged by centuries of cultural exchange and struggle.
What is the capital of South Sudan?
The capital of South Sudan is Juba.
What is the population of South Sudan?
South Sudan has a recorded population of approximately 11,943,408 people.
How big is South Sudan?
South Sudan covers an area of about 646,883 km².
What is the population density of South Sudan?
South Sudan has a population density of roughly 18.5 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of South Sudan?
South Sudan has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $12.00 billion as of 2015.
What is the GDP per capita of South Sudan?
South Sudan has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,080.
What currency is used in South Sudan?
South Sudan uses the South Sudanese pound (SSP), with the symbol £.
Where is South Sudan located?
South Sudan is located in Middle Africa, Africa.
What are people from South Sudan called?
People from South Sudan are referred to as South Sudanese.
What is the phone calling code for South Sudan?
The international dialing code for South Sudan is +211.
What is the internet domain for South Sudan?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for South Sudan is .ss.
What time zone is South Sudan in?
South Sudan uses the Africa/Juba time zone.
What is South Sudan known for?
The Republic of South Sudan is a landlocked country in East-Central Africa. It gained its independence from Sudan on July 9, 2011, making it the world's newest country.