Annual growth of GDP per capita in South Sudan
South Sudan: Annual growth of GDP per capita was -9.8% in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2015)
-9.8%
Change on year
down 456.5%
World rank
211th
of 212 countries
All-time high
9.0%
in 2013
All-time low
-48.4%
in 2012
Years of data
7
2009–2015
Annual growth of GDP per capita in South Sudan, 2009–2015
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in annual %.
Analysis
In 2015, annual growth of gdp per capita in South Sudan stood at -9.8%.
The figure is down 456.5% on the previous year and down 4,943.2% over ten years.
South Sudan ranks 211th of 212 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1 |
| 2010s | -9.3% | -48.4% | 9.0% | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 208 Iraq -4.2% compare
- 209 Lebanon -7.6% compare
- 210 Equatorial Guinea -8.1% compare
- 212 New Caledonia -14.3% compare
More economy & growth data for South Sudan
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP 7.8% (2015)
- Inflation of consumer prices 91.4% (2024)
- GDP per capita 1,080 constant 2015 US$ (2015)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 3.5% (2015)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 12.00 billion constant 2015 US$ (2015)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,080 constant 2015 US$ (2015)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 3,657 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 1.83 billion current LCU (2015)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 509.00 million current US$ (2015)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -5.32 billion current LCU (2015)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual growth of gdp per capita in South Sudan?
- Annual growth of gdp per capita in South Sudan was -9.8% in 2015, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 9.0% in 2013.
- What is the lowest annual growth of gdp per capita recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -48.4% in 2012.
- How does South Sudan rank for annual growth of gdp per capita?
- South Sudan ranks 211th out of 212 countries with data for 2015.
- Is annual growth of gdp per capita rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4,943.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual growth of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This data is adjusted for inflation.