Gross domestic savings (current LCU) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Gross domestic savings (current LCU) was 5.84 billion current LCU in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Gross domestic savings in South Sudan, 2008–2015
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic savings in South Sudan is 5.84 billion current LCU, measured in 2015.
That represents a change of down 29.6% on the previous year and down 60.7% over ten years.
South Sudan ranks 143rd of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Gross domestic savings (current LCU) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 14.85 billion current LCU | — |
| 2009 | 10.76 billion current LCU | -27.6% |
| 2010 | 14.22 billion current LCU | +32.2% |
| 2011 | 21.58 billion current LCU | +51.8% |
| 2012 | 7.45 billion current LCU | -65.5% |
| 2013 | -10.82 billion current LCU | -245.4% |
| 2014 | 8.30 billion current LCU | -176.7% |
| 2015 | 5.84 billion current LCU | -29.6% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 5.84 billion current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 186.32 billion current LCU, 3% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 5.84 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 714.47 billion current LCU, 1% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.80 billion current LCU | 10.76 billion current LCU | 14.85 billion current LCU | 2 |
| 2010s | 7.76 billion current LCU | -10.82 billion current LCU | 21.58 billion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 140 Suriname 6.09 billion current LCU
- 141 Greenland 5.89 billion current LCU compare
- 142 Bosnia and Herzegovina 5.84 billion current LCU compare
- 144 Vanuatu 5.26 billion current LCU compare
- 145 Papua New Guinea 4.21 billion current LCU
- 146 Bermuda 4.14 billion current LCU 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 gross domestic savings in South Sudan?
- Gross domestic savings in South Sudan was 5.84 billion current LCU in 2015, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross domestic savings recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 21.58 billion current LCU in 2011.
- What is the lowest gross domestic savings recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.82 billion current LCU in 2013.
- How does South Sudan rank for gross domestic savings?
- South Sudan ranks 143rd out of 188 countries with data for 2015.
- Is gross domestic savings rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross domestic savings (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross domestic savings are calculated as GDP less final consumption expenditure (total consumption). This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.