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Ethnic groups South Sudan, in 15 editions.

The entry for South Sudan published Ethnic groups in 15 editions of 15, from 2011 to 2025. The text changed in 4 editions. Each is shown as published. Ethnic groups in every entry.

editions changed the text
4
the first edition with it
2011
the latest edition with it
2025

Published as “Ethnic groups” (2011 to 2025).

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The same text in 4 editions, 2022 to 2025.

  • Dinka (Jieng) approximately 35-40%,
  • Nuer (Naath) approximately 15%,
  • Shilluk (Chollo),
  • Azande,
  • Bari,
  • Kakwa,
  • Kuku,
  • Murle,
  • Mandari,
  • Didinga,
  • Ndogo,
  • Bviri,
  • Lndi,
  • Anuak,
  • Bongo,
  • Lango,
  • Dungotona,
  • Acholi,
  • Baka,
  • Fertit (2011 est.)

note: Figures are estimations due to population changes during South Sudan's civil war and the lack of updated demographic studies

Dinka (Jieng) 35.8%, approximately 35-40%, Nuer (Naath) 15.6%, approximately 15%, Shilluk (Chollo), Azande, Bari, Kakwa, Kuku, Murle, Mandari, Didinga, Ndogo, Bviri, Lndi, Anuak, Bongo, Lango, Dungotona, Acholi, Baka, Fertit (2011 est.)
note: Figures are estimations due to population changes during South Sudan's civil war and the lack of updated demographic studies

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Central Intelligence Agency. “South Sudan: Ethnic groups.” The World Factbook, 2011–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/south-sudan/ethnic-groups.

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