Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 3.5% in 2015. ▲ Rising
Latest (2015)
3.5%
Change on year
up 32.1%
World rank
173rd
of 202 countries
All-time high
4.0%
in 2013
All-time low
1.8%
in 2008
Years of data
8
2008–2015
Share of manufacturing in 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) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 3.5% for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in 2015.
That represents a change of up 32.1% on the previous year and up 92.2% over ten years.
South Sudan ranks 173rd of 202 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1.8% | — |
| 2009 | 2.6% | +42.0% |
| 2010 | 2.3% | -10.7% |
| 2011 | 2.1% | -11.5% |
| 2012 | 2.7% | +31.6% |
| 2013 | 4.0% | +47.9% |
| 2014 | 2.7% | -33.4% |
| 2015 | 3.5% | +32.1% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 3.5% is below the median for low income countries, which is 7.0%, 51% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 3.5% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.4%, 42% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.6% | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.9% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 170 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 3.9% compare
- 171 Luxembourg 3.7% compare
- 172 Saint Lucia 3.6% compare
- 174 Montenegro 3.3% compare
- 175 Grenada 3.3% compare
- 176 Marshall Islands 3.2% 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 share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in South Sudan?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in South Sudan was 3.5% in 2015, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 4.0% in 2013.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.8% in 2008.
- How does South Sudan rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- South Sudan ranks 173rd out of 202 countries with data for 2015.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 92.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- 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) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.