GDP per capita in South Sudan
South Sudan: GDP per capita was 1,080 constant 2015 US$ in 2015. ▼ Falling
GDP per capita in South Sudan, 2008–2015
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp per capita in South Sudan is 1,080 constant 2015 US$, measured in 2015.
That represents a change of down 9.8% on the previous year and down 52.8% over ten years.
South Sudan ranks 187th of 209 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
GDP per capita in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,289 constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 2009 | 2,294 constant 2015 US$ | +0.2% |
| 2010 | 2,295 constant 2015 US$ | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 2,073 constant 2015 US$ | -9.7% |
| 2012 | 1,069 constant 2015 US$ | -48.4% |
| 2013 | 1,165 constant 2015 US$ | +9.0% |
| 2014 | 1,197 constant 2015 US$ | +2.7% |
| 2015 | 1,080 constant 2015 US$ | -9.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,291 constant 2015 US$ | 2,289 constant 2015 US$ | 2,294 constant 2015 US$ | 2 |
| 2010s | 1,480 constant 2015 US$ | 1,069 constant 2015 US$ | 2,295 constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
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)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 947.35 current US$ per person (2015)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0.0002 (2024)
- GNI (current LCU), per capita 3,414 current LCU per person (2015)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 3.16 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2015)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 1,051 current US$ per person (2015)
- Gross domestic savings (current LCU), per capita 525.64 current LCU per person (2015)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9726 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Domestic currency per US dollar (End-of-period (EoP)) 3,940 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp per capita in South Sudan?
- Gdp per capita in South Sudan was 1,080 constant 2015 US$ in 2015, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 2,295 constant 2015 US$ in 2010.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,069 constant 2015 US$ in 2012.
- How does South Sudan rank for gdp per capita?
- South Sudan ranks 187th out of 209 countries with data for 2015.
- Is gdp per capita rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- 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) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Average economic output per person in a country or region per year. This data is adjusted by inflation but _does not_ account for differences in living costs between countries.