Gross domestic product (GDP) (National statistical) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Gross domestic product (GDP) (National statistical) was 12.00 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2015. ▼ Falling
Latest (2015)
12.00 billion constant 2015 US$
Change on year
down 10.8%
World rank
147th
of 209 countries
All-time high
22.37 billion constant 2015 US$
in 2010
All-time low
11.50 billion constant 2015 US$
in 2012
Years of data
8
2008–2015
Gross domestic product (GDP) 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$.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 12.00 billion constant 2015 US$ for gross domestic product (gdp) in 2015.
The figure is down 10.8% on the previous year and down 40.6% over ten years.
South Sudan ranks 147th of 209 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Gross domestic product (GDP) (National statistical) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 20.19 billion constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 2009 | 21.20 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 22.37 billion constant 2015 US$ | +5.5% |
| 2011 | 21.33 billion constant 2015 US$ | -4.6% |
| 2012 | 11.50 billion constant 2015 US$ | -46.1% |
| 2013 | 13.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.1% |
| 2014 | 13.45 billion constant 2015 US$ | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 12.00 billion constant 2015 US$ | -10.8% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 12.00 billion constant 2015 US$ is below the median for low income countries, which is 16.04 billion constant 2015 US$, 75% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 12.00 billion constant 2015 US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 16.42 billion constant 2015 US$, 73% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20.69 billion constant 2015 US$ | 20.19 billion constant 2015 US$ | 21.20 billion constant 2015 US$ | 2 |
| 2010s | 15.61 billion constant 2015 US$ | 11.50 billion constant 2015 US$ | 22.37 billion constant 2015 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 144 Palestine 12.46 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 145 Namibia 12.43 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 146 Malawi 12.18 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 148 Kyrgyzstan 11.42 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 149 Congo 10.91 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 150 Sierra Leone 10.28 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
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 gross domestic product (gdp) in South Sudan?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in South Sudan was 12.00 billion 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 gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 22.37 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2010.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.50 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2012.
- How does South Sudan rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- South Sudan ranks 147th out of 209 countries with data for 2015.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.6%. 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 Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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