South Sudan vs Uganda: GDP per capita (current US$) (UNESCO Institute)
South Sudan
1,080 current US$
in 2015
Uganda
1,073 current US$
in 2024
South Sudan rank
186th
Uganda rank
187th
GDP per capita (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) over time
- South Sudan
- Uganda
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 1,080 current US$ against 1,073 current US$ in Uganda, a difference of 7 current US$.
Across all 8 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
South Sudan ranks 186th and Uganda ranks 187th of 211 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,489 current US$ | 635.89 current US$ | 852.82 current US$ | South Sudan |
| 2010s | 1,338 current US$ | 838.6 current US$ | 499.66 current US$ | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gdp per capita, South Sudan or Uganda?
- South Sudan, at 1,080 current US$ against 1,073 current US$ in Uganda as of 2015.
- What is the difference in gdp per capita between South Sudan and Uganda?
- 7 current US$, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Uganda?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2015.
- How do South Sudan and Uganda rank globally for gdp per capita?
- South Sudan ranks 186th and Uganda ranks 187th of 211 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as GDP per capita (current US$). 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