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.
Annual growth of GDP per capita in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | annual % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0.2% | — |
| 2010 | 0.1% | -72.6% |
| 2011 | -9.7% | -17576.7% |
| 2012 | -48.4% | +401.0% |
| 2013 | 9.0% | -118.5% |
| 2014 | 2.7% | -69.5% |
| 2015 | -9.8% | -456.5% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's -9.8% is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.2%. (24 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's -9.8% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.5%. (48 countries reporting)
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
- 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)
- GDP (current US$), per capita 1,080 current US$ per person (2015)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, per capita 1,080 units per person (2015)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 4.99 % change on previous year (2015)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 3.6 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2015)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 3,893 current LCU per person (2015)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate -10.79 % change on previous year (2015)
- Manufacturing value added to gdp, per capita 0 units per person (2015)
- Services, value added (current US$), per capita 610.83 current US$ per person (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.