Gross national expenditure (current LCU) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Gross national expenditure (current LCU) was 39.89 billion current LCU in 2015. ▲ Rising
Gross national expenditure in South Sudan, 2008–2015
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 39.89 billion current LCU for gross national expenditure in 2015.
That represents a change of up 10.2% on the previous year and up 100.9% over ten years.
That places South Sudan 154th out of 186 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Gross national expenditure (current LCU) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 19.85 billion current LCU | — |
| 2009 | 21.35 billion current LCU | +7.6% |
| 2010 | 22.90 billion current LCU | +7.3% |
| 2011 | 27.21 billion current LCU | +18.8% |
| 2012 | 30.24 billion current LCU | +11.2% |
| 2013 | 71.36 billion current LCU | +136.0% |
| 2014 | 36.18 billion current LCU | -49.3% |
| 2015 | 39.89 billion current LCU | +10.2% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 39.89 billion current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 14.09 trillion current LCU, 0% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 39.89 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 7.53 trillion current LCU, 1% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20.60 billion current LCU | 19.85 billion current LCU | 21.35 billion current LCU | 2 |
| 2010s | 37.96 billion current LCU | 22.90 billion current LCU | 71.36 billion current LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 151 Eritrea 43.63 billion current LCU
- 152 Estonia 41.19 billion current LCU compare
- 153 Kuwait 40.70 billion current LCU compare
- 155 Seychelles 39.74 billion current LCU compare
- 156 Turkmenistan 39.34 billion current LCU
- 157 Cyprus 34.42 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 national expenditure in South Sudan?
- Gross national expenditure in South Sudan was 39.89 billion current LCU in 2015, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross national expenditure recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 71.36 billion current LCU in 2013.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.85 billion current LCU in 2008.
- How does South Sudan rank for gross national expenditure?
- South Sudan ranks 154th out of 186 countries with data for 2015.
- Is gross national expenditure rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- 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 national expenditure (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross national expenditure is the sum of household final consumption expenditure, general government final consumption expenditure, and gross capital formation. 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.