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Quick answer: South Sudan has an estimated 2,930 road deaths so far in 2026 — about 10 a day, 33.9 per 100,000 people (significantly higher than the global average, rank #3 of 195). 0 accident reports from South Sudan were tracked in the last 24 hours (updated 06:15 UTC). Emergency number: 999. Traffic drives on the right.

2,930
Est. Road Deaths in 2026
Statistical projection · WHO rate
10
Est. Deaths Per Day
3,763 per year
33.9
Deaths / 100k People
Global average ≈ 15
#3
World Risk Rank
of 195 countries (1 = highest rate)
— zones in view
Accident report cluster · last 24h Centered on South Sudan
South Sudan
About South Sudan

South Sudan, officially the Republic of South Sudan, is a landlocked country in East Africa. It is bordered by Sudan to the north, Ethiopia to the east, Kenya to the southeast, Uganda to the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the southwest, and the Central African Republic to the west. South Sudan's diverse landscape includes vast plains and plateaus, dry and tropical savannahs, inland floodplains, and forested mountains.

Capital
Juba
Population
12,575,714 (2017)
Area
644,329 km²
Calling code
+211
Languages
English
Currency
South Sudanese pound
Continent
Africa
Emergency number
999
Road deaths / 100k
33.9

Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Facts: Wikidata (CC0) · read 2026-09-11

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Emergency

Emergency Numbers in South Sudan

In South Sudan, dial 999. From most GSM mobiles, 112 also reaches local emergency services.

Numbers can change — verify locally. Full list: emergency numbers for every country.

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Safety Profile

Road Safety in South Sudan

South Sudan has an estimated road traffic death rate of 33.9 per 100,000 people, which is significantly higher than the global average. With a population of roughly 11,100,000, that translates to about 3,763 deaths every year — 10 every single day.

Globally it ranks #3 by death rate of 195 tracked countries. See all of Africa road accident statistics, the world table, or the methodology behind these figures. Driving here? Check the driving laws in South Sudan — speed limits, alcohol limit and which side of the road.

Two-Decade Trend

Road Deaths in South Sudan, 2000–2019

Deaths per 100,000 people by year (World Bank, mirroring WHO estimates). Over this period the rate has risen by 83.7%.

Compare

South Sudan vs Nearby Countries

CountryRate /100kEst. deaths / yearEst. 2026 so far
South Sudan 33.9 3,763 2,930
Uganda 29 14,094 10,976
Sudan 25.7 12,362 9,627
Rwanda 25.6 3,610 2,811
Ethiopia 26.7 33,776 26,305
Questions

South Sudan — FAQ

How many road accidents happen in South Sudan per year?
Based on WHO-published rates, South Sudan records an estimated 3,763 road traffic deaths per year — about 10 per day. That is a rate of 33.9 deaths per 100,000 people, significantly higher than the global average.
How many people have died in road accidents in South Sudan in 2026?
As of today, the statistically estimated 2026 road death toll for South Sudan is around 2,930. This projection applies WHO per-capita rates to the elapsed portion of the year and is clearly labelled as an estimate.
Is driving in South Sudan dangerous?
South Sudan has a road death rate of 33.9 per 100,000 population, which is significantly higher than the global average (the global average is ~15). The live map above shows accident reports from the last 24 hours across Africa.
What is the emergency number in South Sudan?
In South Sudan, dial 999. From most GSM mobile phones, 112 also connects to local emergency services. Numbers can change — always verify locally.
Where does the live accident data for South Sudan come from?
Reports are gathered from worldwide news coverage via the GDELT Project, refreshed every 15 minutes, and matched to South Sudan by location and source. Every headline links to the original news source.
Which side of the road does South Sudan drive on?
South Sudan drives on the right. Full rules: driving laws in South Sudan.