GDP (current US$), annual growth rate (Country official) in South Sudan
South Sudan: GDP (current US$), annual growth rate (Country official) was -14.07 % change on previous year in 2015. ◆ Volatile
GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in South Sudan, 2009–2015
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2015, gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in South Sudan stood at -14.07 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 41.9% on the previous year and up 12.9% over ten years.
That places South Sudan 208th out of 212 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the bottom quarter.
GDP (current US$), annual growth rate (Country official) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | -16.15 % change on previous year | — |
| 2010 | 19.38 % change on previous year | -220.1% |
| 2011 | 2.09 % change on previous year | -89.2% |
| 2012 | -19.96 % change on previous year | -1055.1% |
| 2013 | 54.44 % change on previous year | -372.7% |
| 2014 | -24.23 % change on previous year | -144.5% |
| 2015 | -14.07 % change on previous year | -41.9% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's -14.07 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is 10.27 % change on previous year. (24 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's -14.07 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 11.48 % change on previous year. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -16.15 % change on previous year | -16.15 % change on previous year | -16.15 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2010s | 2.94 % change on previous year | -24.23 % change on previous year | 54.44 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 205 Egypt -6.12 % change on previous year compare
- 206 Iraq -9.04 % change on previous year compare
- 207 New Caledonia -12.49 % change on previous year compare
- 209 Ethiopia -15.61 % change on previous year compare
- 210 Venezuela -17.34 % change on previous year compare
- 211 Yemen -19.51 % change on previous year 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 (current us$), annual growth rate in South Sudan?
- Gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in South Sudan was -14.07 % change on previous year in 2015, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 54.44 % change on previous year in 2013.
- What is the lowest gdp (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -24.23 % change on previous year in 2014.
- How does South Sudan rank for gdp (current us$), annual growth rate?
- South Sudan ranks 208th out of 212 countries with data for 2015.
- Is gdp (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.