GDP, PPP (current international $) (UNESCO Institute) in South Sudan
South Sudan: GDP, PPP (current international $) (UNESCO Institute) was 12.83 billion current international $ in 2015. ▼ Falling
Latest (2015)
12.83 billion current international $
Change on year
down 16.8%
World rank
160th
of 202 countries
All-time high
28.73 billion current international $
in 2010
All-time low
12.83 billion current international $
in 2015
Years of data
8
2008–2015
GDP, PPP in South Sudan, 2008–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current international $.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 12.83 billion current international $ for gdp, ppp in 2015. That is the lowest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is down 16.8% on the previous year and down 49.6% over ten years.
That places South Sudan 160th out of 202 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the bottom quarter.
GDP, PPP (current international $) (UNESCO Institute) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | current international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 25.46 billion current international $ | — |
| 2009 | 26.91 billion current international $ | +5.7% |
| 2010 | 28.73 billion current international $ | +6.8% |
| 2011 | 27.96 billion current international $ | -2.7% |
| 2012 | 15.25 billion current international $ | -45.5% |
| 2013 | 21.40 billion current international $ | +40.4% |
| 2014 | 15.42 billion current international $ | -27.9% |
| 2015 | 12.83 billion current international $ | -16.8% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 12.83 billion current international $ is below the median for low income countries, which is 56.67 billion current international $, 23% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 12.83 billion current international $ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 53.69 billion current international $, 24% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26.18 billion current international $ | 25.46 billion current international $ | 26.91 billion current international $ | 2 |
| 2010s | 20.27 billion current international $ | 12.83 billion current international $ | 28.73 billion current international $ | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 157 Maldives 14.01 billion current international $ compare
- 158 Suriname 14.00 billion current international $ compare
- 159 Burundi 13.34 billion current international $ compare
- 161 Bhutan 12.78 billion current international $ compare
- 162 Liberia 10.58 billion current international $ compare
- 163 Gambia 9.51 billion 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, ppp in South Sudan?
- Gdp, ppp in South Sudan was 12.83 billion current international $ in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp, ppp recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 28.73 billion current international $ in 2010.
- What is the lowest gdp, ppp recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 12.83 billion current international $ in 2015.
- How does South Sudan rank for gdp, ppp?
- South Sudan ranks 160th out of 202 countries with data for 2015.
- Is gdp, ppp rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.6%. 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, PPP (current international $). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release