South Sudan: economy

What is the GDP growth rate of South Sudan?

South Sudan's real GDP fell 28.1% in 2024 and the IMF estimates it rebounded 41.4% in 2025, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook. The IMF projects growth of 10.5% for 2026.

The swings follow oil production and exports. The most recent growth figure on the National Bureau of Statistics website is -2.30% for 2021. IMF figures for recent years are estimates and are revised in each World Economic Outlook.

Official sources: IMF DataMapper: Real GDP growth, South Sudan · National Bureau of Statistics

What is the inflation rate in South Sudan?

The latest annual inflation rate shown on the website of South Sudan's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) is 58.21%, for May 2025, checked on 15 October 2026. For full years, the IMF World Economic Outlook puts average inflation at 99.8% in 2024 and 97.6% in 2025, and projects 27.6% for 2026.

The NBS compiles the consumer price index from prices collected in markets, mainly in Juba. More recent monthly CPI releases were not found on the NBS website on the date checked.

Official sources: National Bureau of Statistics · IMF DataMapper: Inflation, South Sudan

What is the GDP per capita of South Sudan?

South Sudan's GDP per person was about $454 in 2025, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook, up from $386 in 2024. The IMF projects about $642 for 2026.

Dollar figures move with the exchange rate of the South Sudanese pound, oil output and prices, so they change sharply from year to year. The National Bureau of Statistics publishes population projections for 2026 to 2040, which provide the population figures behind per-person measures.

Official sources: IMF DataMapper: GDP per capita, South Sudan · National Bureau of Statistics

How fast is South Sudan's economy growing?

-10.8%: that is real GDP growth in South Sudan for 2015, according to the World Bank. Its high point since 2009 was 2013, at 13.1%; its low point was 2012, at -46.1%. It is 47th highest of 47 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is 3.7%. Worldwide: 189th of 190.

What is GDP per capita in South Sudan?

$1,080: that is GDP per person in South Sudan for 2015, according to the World Bank. It is the bottom of the series, which starts in 2008. It is 25th highest of 47 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is $1,121. Of 191 countries with 2015 data, 165th highest.

How does South Sudan's income per person compare after prices?

In 2015, GDP per person at purchasing power parity in South Sudan was $1,155 in international dollars, according to the World Bank. It is the bottom of the series, which starts in 2008. It is 44th highest of 47 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is $2,949 in international dollars. Of 185 countries with 2015 data, 182nd highest.

What share of South Sudan's economy is exports?

36.7% of GDP: that is exports of goods and services in South Sudan for 2015, according to the World Bank. Since 2008 it has ranged from 9.7% of GDP (2013) to 66.1% of GDP (2011). It is 11th highest of 43 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is 26.1% of GDP. Of 169 countries with 2015 data, 71st highest.

Does South Sudan earn more abroad than it spends?

In 2023, the current account balance in South Sudan was 7.9% of GDP, according to the IMF. The peak was 8.3% of GDP in 2017 and the low -35.0% of GDP in 2020. Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was -5.1% of GDP, and South Sudan placed 2nd highest of 40. World rank, highest first: 21st of 172.

What is FDI in South Sudan?

The IMF puts net inflows of foreign direct investment in South Sudan at 0.0% of GDP in 2015. Sub-Saharan Africa median: 2.9% of GDP; South Sudan is 47th highest of 47. World rank, highest first: 171st of 184.

What are bank lending rates in South Sudan?

In 2025, the average bank lending rate in South Sudan was 14.3%, according to the IMF. The peak was 18.7% in 2014 and the low 10.1% in 2017. Sub-Saharan Africa median: 17.6%; South Sudan is 10th highest of 16. Worldwide: 18th of 73.