The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) is the principal official statistical agency of the Government of South Sudan; having been established under Article 193
Juba, South Sudan
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The five most populous states were Jonglei (1,143,926), Central Equatoria (1,103,557), Upper Nile (964,353), Warrap (920,045), and Eastern Equatoria (906,161).
Source: National Bureau of Statistics, 2008 Population and Housing Census
The National Bureau of Statistics warmly welcomes the Assent by His H.E. the President of the South Sudan to EAC Statistics Bureau Act. 2025.
NBS, Job Opportunity through UNDP. Introduction
Country: South Sudan
Description of the Assignment: Statistician (National)
Period of assignment/services: 190 working days. undp.org/procurement/busines….
Operational Relationship and Governance Challenges under the Local Government Act. 2009 with Recommendations.
Operational Relationship and Governance Challenges under the Local Government Act,2009. Part-one, by: Isaiah Chol Aruai, former Chairperson, National Bureau of Statistics, (NBS).
National Bureau of Statistics and FAO Launches Technical Mission to Develop South Sudan’s First National Agriculture Census. JUBA, South Sudan – April 20, 2026 – The NBS, in collaboration with the FAO officially launched a HTL support mission and a User-Producer Workshop.
Restoring effective local governance in South Sudan requires decisive leadership and institutional reforms. The Local Government Board must reclaim its oversight role and ensure strict adherence to legal frameworks.
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The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in collaboration with UNICEF, has officially opened the Data interpretation and Report Compilation (DIRC) Workshop for the 2025 South Sudan Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS7).
Today, the NBS, with MoFP & Bank of South Sudan, convened a high-level Policy Dialogue on Official Statistics under the theme “Better Data, Better Decisions, Better Lives.” The forum advanced plans for NSDSII (2026–2030) to strengthen data systems for evidence-based development .
NBS DG Dr. Augustino Ting opened the National Agriculture Census yesterday, highlighting agriculture as key to food security and economic self-reliance. FAO reaffirmed its support to South Sudan.
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) wishes all our stakeholders and the people of South Sudan a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. Thank you for your continued trust and partnership. 🎄✨
#SeasonGreetings #NBS #SouthSudan
NBS Launches Modernized Website
has unveiled its new website, nbs.gov.ss, to improve access to official data and strengthen transparency. DG Dr. Augustino Ting Mayai says modernizing data access empowers citizens, researchers & policymakers to drive development.
NBS launches innovative “Debt-for-Data” swap to bridge a USD 75M gap for South Sudan’s 2026 Population & Housing Census—the first since independence. The D4D model offers a smart, transparent solution to fund national planning. 📊🇸🇸
The DG (NBS), Dr. August Mayai, officially opened the NSDS II Validation Workshop organized by NBS in collaboration with the (ECA), the(EAC), and the UNRCO). The workshop brings together key stakeholders to review and validate the Data Maturity Assessment Report.
NBS DG OPENS NSDS II VALIDATION WORKSHOP
Juba | 15 Dec 2025
Dr. Augustino Ting Mayai, the DG of NBS, opened the NSDS II Validation Workshop organized by the NBS in collaboration with ECA, EAC, and UNRCO to validate the assessment and strategic framework for NSDS II.
The World Health Organization (WHO) paid a courtesy call on NBS Director general Dr. Augustino Ting to discuss strengthening the collaboration between NBS & WHO. Dr. Humphrey Karamagi delivered three key reports that have been long awaited.
