What Language Do They Speak in South Sudan?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The official language of South Sudan is English. English is also an official language in 58 other countries worldwide.
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Languages of South Sudan at a glance
| Official language | English |
|---|---|
| Number of official languages | 1 |
| Countries on this site where English is official | 59 |
| People (demonym) | South Sudanese |
| Capital | Juba |
| Internet domain | .ss |
Other countries where English is official
English is also an official language in 58 other countries covered here:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Botswana
- Cameroon
- Canada
- Dominica
- Eritrea
- Eswatini
- Fiji
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guyana
- India
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- Kiribati
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Malawi
…and 34 more.
Languages of neighbouring countries
| Central African Republic | Sango, French |
|---|---|
| DR Congo | French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba |
| Ethiopia | Amharic |
| Kenya | Swahili, English |
| Sudan | Arabic, English |
| Uganda | English, Swahili |
South Sudan in context
- South Sudan covers 619,745 km², making it the 43rd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 25 people per km² ranks 162nd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 6 countries: Central African Republic, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan, Uganda.
- South Sudan is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 15,786,898 people, South Sudan holds about 6.8% of the population of Middle Africa.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Sunday.
- South Sudan is a member state of the United Nations.
Languages in South Sudan — FAQ
What language do they speak in South Sudan?
The official language of South Sudan is English.
How many official languages does South Sudan have?
South Sudan has 1 official language: English.
Is English spoken anywhere else?
English is also an official language in 58 other countries.
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