GDP (constant 2015 US$) in South Sudan
South Sudan: GDP (constant 2015 US$) was 12.00 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2015. ▼ Falling
GDP in South Sudan, 2008–2015
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
In 2015, gdp in South Sudan stood at 12.00 billion constant 2015 US$.
The figure is down 10.8% on the previous year and down 40.6% over ten years.
South Sudan ranks 147th of 212 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
GDP (constant 2015 US$) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 20.19 billion constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 2009 | 21.20 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 22.37 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.5% |
| 2011 | 21.33 billion constant 2015 US$ | -4.6% |
| 2012 | 11.50 billion constant 2015 US$ | -46.1% |
| 2013 | 13.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.1% |
| 2014 | 13.45 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 12.00 billion constant 2015 US$ | -10.8% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 12.00 billion constant 2015 US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 16.04 billion constant 2015 US$, 75% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 12.00 billion constant 2015 US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 16.42 billion constant 2015 US$, 73% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20.69 billion constant 2015 US$ | 20.19 billion constant 2015 US$ | 21.20 billion constant 2015 US$ | 2 |
| 2010s | 15.61 billion constant 2015 US$ | 11.50 billion constant 2015 US$ | 22.37 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 144 Palestine 12.46 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 145 Namibia 12.43 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 146 Malawi 12.18 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 148 Channel Islands 11.71 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 149 Kyrgyzstan 11.42 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 150 Congo 10.91 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
More economy & growth data for South Sudan
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.82 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.77 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate -90.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 0.0268 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -91.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 0.0195 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per capita 27.64 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 20.18 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in South Sudan?
- Gdp in South Sudan was 12.00 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2015, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 22.37 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2010.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.50 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2012.
- How does South Sudan rank for gdp?
- South Sudan ranks 147th 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 Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of GDP (constant 2015 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross domestic product is the total income earned through the production of goods and services in an economic territory during an accounting period. It can be measured in three different ways: using either the expenditure approach, the income approach, or the production approach. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.