Gross domestic savings (current US$) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Gross domestic savings (current US$) was 1.62 billion current US$ 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 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic savings in South Sudan is 1.62 billion current US$, measured in 2015.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 42.4% on the previous year and down 77.2% over ten years.
That places South Sudan 131st out of 188 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.
Gross domestic savings (current US$) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7.10 billion current US$ | — |
| 2009 | 4.66 billion current US$ | -34.4% |
| 2010 | 6.17 billion current US$ | +32.5% |
| 2011 | 7.22 billion current US$ | +17.0% |
| 2012 | 2.52 billion current US$ | -65.0% |
| 2013 | -3.67 billion current US$ | -245.4% |
| 2014 | 2.81 billion current US$ | -176.7% |
| 2015 | 1.62 billion current US$ | -42.4% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 1.62 billion current US$ is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.19 billion current US$, 1.4× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 1.62 billion current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.09 billion current US$, 52% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.88 billion current US$ | 4.66 billion current US$ | 7.10 billion current US$ | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.78 billion current US$ | -3.67 billion current US$ | 7.22 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 128 Maldives 2.17 billion current US$
- 129 Equatorial Guinea 1.85 billion current US$ compare
- 130 Guatemala 1.68 billion current US$ compare
- 132 Zimbabwe 1.42 billion current US$ compare
- 133 Aruba 1.37 billion current US$ compare
- 134 Papua New Guinea 1.31 billion current US$
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 savings in South Sudan?
- Gross domestic savings in South Sudan was 1.62 billion current US$ 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 7.22 billion current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest gross domestic savings recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.67 billion current US$ in 2013.
- How does South Sudan rank for gross domestic savings?
- South Sudan ranks 131st 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 77.2%. 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 US$). 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 indicator is expressed in United States dollars.