GDP (constant LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in South Sudan
South Sudan: GDP (constant LCU) (UNESCO Institute) was 15.99 billion constant LCU in 2015. ▼ Falling
Latest (2015)
15.99 billion constant LCU
Change on year
down 10.8%
World rank
167th
of 212 countries
All-time high
29.80 billion constant LCU
in 2010
All-time low
15.32 billion constant LCU
in 2012
Years of data
8
2008–2015
GDP in South Sudan, 2008–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp in South Sudan is 15.99 billion constant LCU, measured in 2015.
The figure is down 10.8% on the previous year and down 40.6% over ten years.
That places South Sudan 167th out of 212 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the bottom quarter.
GDP (constant LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 26.90 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2009 | 28.25 billion constant LCU | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 29.80 billion constant LCU | +5.5% |
| 2011 | 28.42 billion constant LCU | -4.6% |
| 2012 | 15.32 billion constant LCU | -46.1% |
| 2013 | 17.34 billion constant LCU | +13.1% |
| 2014 | 17.92 billion constant LCU | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 15.99 billion constant LCU | -10.8% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 15.99 billion constant LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.55 trillion constant LCU, 1% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 15.99 billion constant LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.34 trillion constant LCU, 1% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 27.57 billion constant LCU | 26.90 billion constant LCU | 28.25 billion constant LCU | 2 |
| 2010s | 20.80 billion constant LCU | 15.32 billion constant LCU | 29.80 billion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More population data for South Sudan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.0243 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.4787 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.0243 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.0933 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 17,461 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.92 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5193 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.026 (2100)
- Population density 37.73 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.57 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in South Sudan?
- Gdp in South Sudan was 15.99 billion constant LCU in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 29.80 billion constant LCU in 2010.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.32 billion constant LCU in 2012.
- How does South Sudan rank for gdp?
- South Sudan ranks 167th out of 212 countries with data for 2015.
- Is gdp rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release