European Union vs South Sudan: Land area (sq. km)
European Union
3.99 million sq. km
in 2023
South Sudan
631,930 sq. km
in 2023
European Union rank
39th
South Sudan rank
41st
Land area (sq. km) over time
- European Union
- South Sudan
How they compare
European Union currently reports 3.99 million sq. km against 631,930 sq. km in South Sudan, a difference of 3.36 million sq. km.
That makes European Union's figure about 6.3 times South Sudan's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, European Union has been ahead every year.
European Union ranks 39th and South Sudan ranks 41st of 47 groups.
European Union has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | European Union | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.99 million sq. km | 631,930 sq. km | 3.36 million sq. km | European Union |
| 2020s | 3.99 million sq. km | 631,930 sq. km | 3.36 million sq. km | European Union |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher land area, European Union or South Sudan?
- European Union, at 3.99 million sq. km against 631,930 sq. km in South Sudan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in land area between European Union and South Sudan?
- 3.36 million sq. km, with European Union ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for European Union and South Sudan?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2023.
- How do European Union and South Sudan rank globally for land area?
- European Union ranks 39th and South Sudan ranks 41st of 47 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as Land area (sq. km). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.