Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per capita (current capita) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per capita (current capita) was 3,591 current LCU per person in 2015. ▲ Rising
Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per capita in South Sudan, 2008–2015
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per person.
Analysis
In 2015, gross national expenditure (current lcu), per capita in South Sudan stood at 3,591 current LCU per person.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.5% on the previous year and up 59.5% over ten years.
South Sudan ranks 182nd of 186 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per capita (current capita) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | current LCU per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,251 current LCU per person | — |
| 2009 | 2,310 current LCU per person | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 2,350 current LCU per person | +1.7% |
| 2011 | 2,645 current LCU per person | +12.5% |
| 2012 | 2,812 current LCU per person | +6.3% |
| 2013 | 6,391 current LCU per person | +127.3% |
| 2014 | 3,221 current LCU per person | -49.6% |
| 2015 | 3,591 current LCU per person | +11.5% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 3,591 current LCU per person is below the median for low income countries, which is 495,050 current LCU per person, 1% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 3,591 current LCU per person is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 631,795 current LCU per person, 1% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,281 current LCU per person | 2,251 current LCU per person | 2,310 current LCU per person | 2 |
| 2010s | 3,501 current LCU per person | 2,350 current LCU per person | 6,391 current LCU per person | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 179 Ecuador 6,874 current LCU per person compare
- 180 Oman 6,451 current LCU per person compare
- 181 Palestine 4,225 current LCU per person compare
- 183 Jordan 2,444 current LCU per person
- 184 East Timor 2,322 current LCU per person compare
- 185 Papua New Guinea 1,735 current LCU per person
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 national expenditure (current lcu), per capita in South Sudan?
- Gross national expenditure (current lcu), per capita in South Sudan was 3,591 current LCU per person in 2015, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross national expenditure (current lcu), per capita recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 6,391 current LCU per person in 2013.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure (current lcu), per capita recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,251 current LCU per person in 2008.
- How does South Sudan rank for gross national expenditure (current lcu), per capita?
- South Sudan ranks 182nd out of 186 countries with data for 2015.
- Is gross national expenditure (current lcu), per capita rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross national expenditure (current LCU), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross national expenditure (current LCU) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross national expenditure (current LCU) ÷ Population, total
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- Gross national expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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Gross national expenditure (current LCU) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.