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Highest Poverty in South Sudan

Top 22 cities ranked by highest poverty

Highest Poverty — South Sudan

1 Maridi 10 76.5%
2 Yirol 04 76.5%
3 Yei 01 76.5%
4 Yambio 10 76.5%
5 Winejok 05 76.5%
6 Wau 09 76.5%
7 Torit 02 76.5%
8 Tonj 08 76.5%
9 Tambura 10 76.5%
10 Rumbek 04 76.5%
11 Pajok 02 76.5%
12 Aweil 05 76.5%
13 Malakal 07 76.5%
14 Leer 06 76.5%
15 Kuacjok 08 76.5%
16 Kodok 07 76.5%
17 Kapoeta 02 76.5%
18 Kafia Kingi 09 76.5%
19 Juba 01 76.5%
20 Gogrial 08 76.5%
21 Bor 03 76.5%
22 Bentiu 06 76.5%

Cities with the highest poverty rates in South Sudan face deep economic challenges affecting a significant portion of their population. Maridi has a poverty rate of 76.5%.

High poverty rates impact communities in multiple ways: reduced access to healthcare and healthy food, lower educational outcomes, higher crime rates, and deteriorating infrastructure. These challenges are interconnected and require comprehensive solutions.

Addressing poverty in these cities requires a multi-pronged approach including economic development, affordable housing, quality education, healthcare access, and workforce training programs targeting underserved populations.

Did You Know?

  • 1. In Maridi, 76.5% of residents — roughly 1 in 1 people — live below the poverty line.
  • 2. Child poverty rates in these cities are often even higher than the overall rate, sometimes exceeding 40%.
  • 3. Poverty is measured by household income relative to family size — the threshold varies from $15,060 for an individual to $31,200 for a family of four.

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