U.S. Department of State
Level 4Do Not Travel
There was no change to the advisory level. The “health” and “unrest” risk indicators were added.
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Is South Sudan safe? 🇸🇸
Africa · Updated
As of September 2026, South Sudan scores 17/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates South Sudan Level 4: Do Not Travel. Of the 2 South Sudan destinations assessed, Juba scores highest (18/100), while Lith scores lowest (16/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 4Advises against all travel to parts of the country
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). FCDO advises against all travel to South Sudan FCDO advises against all travel to South Sudan due to the risk of armed violence and criminality.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 4Avoid all travel
Canada's official risk level for South Sudan: avoid all travel.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
South Sudan destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
South Sudan safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 4 — Do Not Travel · 2 govts | 0 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2012 | 14.0 / 100k | 37 | World Bank Open Data (2012) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 40/100 | 40 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 23/100 | 23 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 23.3 / 100k | 35 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
South Sudan safety FAQ
Is South Sudan safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates South Sudan Level 4 of 4 — Do Not Travel. On our composite index South Sudan averages 17/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 1 September 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in South Sudan?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Juba currently scores highest at 18/100 (High Risk). Lith scores lowest at 16/100.
Where does this South Sudan safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.