GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in South Sudan
South Sudan: GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) was 12.00 billion current US$ in 2015. ▬ Flat
Latest (2015)
12.00 billion current US$
Change on year
down 14.1%
World rank
151st
of 211 countries
All-time high
18.43 billion current US$
in 2013
All-time low
11.93 billion current US$
in 2012
Years of data
8
2008–2015
GDP in South Sudan, 2008–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2015, gdp in South Sudan stood at 12.00 billion current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.1% on the previous year and down 17.7% over ten years.
That places South Sudan 151st out of 211 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.
GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 14.59 billion current US$ | — |
| 2009 | 12.23 billion current US$ | -16.1% |
| 2010 | 14.60 billion current US$ | +19.4% |
| 2011 | 14.91 billion current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2012 | 11.93 billion current US$ | -20.0% |
| 2013 | 18.43 billion current US$ | +54.4% |
| 2014 | 13.96 billion current US$ | -24.2% |
| 2015 | 12.00 billion current US$ | -14.1% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 12.00 billion current US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 17.29 billion current US$, 69% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 12.00 billion current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18.41 billion current US$, 65% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.41 billion current US$ | 12.23 billion current US$ | 14.59 billion current US$ | 2 |
| 2010s | 14.30 billion current US$ | 11.93 billion current US$ | 18.43 billion current US$ | 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 12.00 billion current US$ in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 18.43 billion current US$ in 2013.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.93 billion current US$ in 2012.
- How does South Sudan rank for gdp?
- South Sudan ranks 151st out of 211 countries with data for 2015.
- Is gdp rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release