South Sudan vs Sudan: GDP growth
South Sudan
-10.8%
in 2015
Sudan
-13.5%
in 2024
South Sudan rank
210th
Sudan rank
211th
GDP growth over time
- South Sudan
- Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports -10.8% against -13.5% in Sudan, a difference of 2.7%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2009 it was South Sudan ahead.
South Sudan ranks 210th and Sudan ranks 211th of 212 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, South Sudan averaged higher in 1 and Sudan in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.0% | -2.8% | 7.8% | South Sudan |
| 2010s | -6.6% | -1.3% | 5.3% | Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gdp growth, South Sudan or Sudan?
- South Sudan, at -10.8% against -13.5% in Sudan as of 2015.
- What is the difference in gdp growth between South Sudan and Sudan?
- 2.7%, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Sudan?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2015.
- How do South Sudan and Sudan rank globally for gdp growth?
- South Sudan ranks 210th and Sudan ranks 211th of 212 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as GDP growth (annual %). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release