South Sudan Hosts More Than 700,000 Refugees in Four Major Areas
Credit: UNHCR
South Sudan was hosting more than 700,000 refugees across several major settlements as of July 31, 2026, according to figures published by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
The largest concentration was recorded in Upper Nile State, which hosted 311,209 refugees across six locations, including Doro, Gendrassa, Yusuf Batil, Kaya, Kodok and Renk. Doro hosted the largest number, with 106,919 refugees, followed by Renk with 87,613 and Yusuf Batil with 58,033.
In Maban, four refugee settlements — Doro, Gendrassa, Yusuf Batil and Kaya — hosted a combined 221,675 refugees. The settlements recorded 106,919, 21,397, 58,033 and 35,326 refugees, respectively.
The Jamjang area in Unity State hosted 153,456 refugees across Ajuong Thok, Pamir and Yida settlements. Pamir had the largest population at 70,124, followed by Ajuong Thok with 53,727 and Yida with 29,605.
In Wedwil, the refugee population stood at 35,361, with women and children accounting for 67% of the population. The area had 13,856 households, according to the UNHCR data.
The figures are based on UNHCR data as of July 31, 2026, with the maps produced on Aug. 7, 2026.
UNHCR noted that the boundaries and names shown on its maps do not imply official endorsement or acceptance, and that the final boundary between Sudan and South Sudan, as well as the final status of the Abyei Area, remains undetermined.
