Population
In 2005, Juba's population was 163,442. Based on analysis of aerial photos, the best estimate of several donors working in Juba calculated the 2006 population at approximately 250,000. The 5th Sudan Population and Housing Census took place in April/May 2008, stating the population of Juba County to be 372,413 (the majority residing in Juba City, which dominates the county), but the results were rejected by the Autonomous Government of Southern Sudan. Juba is developing very rapidly due to oil money and the Chinese coming for work and development. In 2011, the population of the city of Juba is estimated at approximately 372,410.
Population growth:
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1973 (census) | 56,740 |
| 1983 (census) | 83,790 |
| 1993 (census) | 114,980 |
| 2005 (estimate) | 163,440 |
| 2006 (estimate) | 250,000 |
| 2011 (estimate) | 372,410 |
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