GDP per capita, PPP (current international $) (UNESCO Institute) in South Sudan
South Sudan: GDP per capita, PPP (current international $) (UNESCO Institute) was 1,155 current international $ in 2015. ▼ Falling
Latest (2015)
1,155 current international $
Change on year
down 15.9%
World rank
201st
of 202 countries
All-time high
2,948 current international $
in 2010
All-time low
1,155 current international $
in 2015
Years of data
8
2008–2015
GDP per capita, PPP in South Sudan, 2008–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current international $.
Analysis
In 2015, gdp per capita, ppp in South Sudan stood at 1,155 current international $. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is down 15.9% on the previous year and down 60.0% over ten years.
South Sudan ranks 201st of 202 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
GDP per capita, PPP (current international $) (UNESCO Institute) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | current international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,887 current international $ | — |
| 2009 | 2,911 current international $ | +0.8% |
| 2010 | 2,948 current international $ | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 2,718 current international $ | -7.8% |
| 2012 | 1,417 current international $ | -47.9% |
| 2013 | 1,917 current international $ | +35.2% |
| 2014 | 1,373 current international $ | -28.4% |
| 2015 | 1,155 current international $ | -15.9% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 1,155 current international $ is below the median for low income countries, which is 2,165 current international $, 53% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 1,155 current international $ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3,988 current international $, 29% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,899 current international $ | 2,887 current international $ | 2,911 current international $ | 2 |
| 2010s | 1,921 current international $ | 1,155 current international $ | 2,948 current international $ | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 198 Mozambique 1,700 current international $ compare
- 199 Somalia 1,601 current international $ compare
- 200 Central African Republic 1,264 current international $ compare
- 202 Burundi 949.84 current international $ compare
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 per capita, ppp in South Sudan?
- Gdp per capita, ppp in South Sudan was 1,155 current international $ in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp per capita, ppp recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 2,948 current international $ in 2010.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita, ppp recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,155 current international $ in 2015.
- How does South Sudan rank for gdp per capita, ppp?
- South Sudan ranks 201st out of 202 countries with data for 2015.
- Is gdp per capita, ppp rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.0%. 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 per capita, PPP (current international $). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release