GDP (current LCU) (Country official) in South Sudan
South Sudan: GDP (current LCU) (Country official) was 43.24 billion current LCU in 2015. ▲ Rising
GDP in South Sudan, 2008–2015
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2015, gdp in South Sudan stood at 43.24 billion current LCU.
The figure is up 5.0% on the previous year and up 41.8% over ten years.
That places South Sudan 160th out of 214 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.
GDP (current LCU) (Country official) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 30.50 billion current LCU | — |
| 2009 | 28.25 billion current LCU | -7.4% |
| 2010 | 33.66 billion current LCU | +19.1% |
| 2011 | 44.56 billion current LCU | +32.4% |
| 2012 | 35.20 billion current LCU | -21.0% |
| 2013 | 54.36 billion current LCU | +54.4% |
| 2014 | 41.19 billion current LCU | -24.2% |
| 2015 | 43.24 billion current LCU | +5.0% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 43.24 billion current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 13.85 trillion current LCU, 0% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 43.24 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.57 trillion current LCU, 1% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29.38 billion current LCU | 28.25 billion current LCU | 30.50 billion current LCU | 2 |
| 2010s | 42.03 billion current LCU | 33.66 billion current LCU | 54.36 billion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More economy & growth data for South Sudan
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate -977.22 % change on previous year (2024)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in South Sudan?
- Gdp in South Sudan was 43.24 billion current LCU 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 54.36 billion current LCU in 2013.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.25 billion current LCU in 2009.
- How does South Sudan rank for gdp?
- South Sudan ranks 160th out of 214 countries with data for 2015.
- Is gdp rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- 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 (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.