Real gdp growth in South Sudan

South Sudan: Real gdp growth was -26.14 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
-26.14
Change on year
down 977.2%
World rank
196th
of 196 countries
All-time high
27.27
in 2013
All-time low
-50.32
in 2012
Years of data
13
2012–2024

Real gdp growth in South Sudan, 2012–2024

-60-40-200202012201820242012: -50.32013: 27.32014: 1.62015: -0.2312016: -13.32017: -5.82018: -2.12019: 0.8562020: -6.52021: 5.32022: -5.22023: 32024: -26.1

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, real gdp growth in South Sudan stood at -26.14.

That represents a change of down 977.2% on the previous year and down 1,780.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, real gdp growth in South Sudan peaked at 27.27 in 2013 and was at its lowest, -50.32, in 2012.

South Sudan ranks 196th of 196 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s -5.26 -50.32 27.27 8
2020s -5.9 -26.14 5.33 5

Countries ranked near South Sudan

  1. 193 Libya -11.2 compare
  2. 194 Venezuela -19.66 compare
  3. 195 Palestinian Authority or West Bank and Gaza Strip -22.86 compare

See the full ranking of 198 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is real gdp growth in South Sudan?
Real gdp growth in South Sudan was -26.14 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest real gdp growth recorded in South Sudan?
The highest recorded value was 27.27 in 2013.
What is the lowest real gdp growth recorded in South Sudan?
The lowest recorded value was -50.32 in 2012.
How does South Sudan rank for real gdp growth?
South Sudan ranks 196th out of 196 countries with data for 2024.
Is real gdp growth rising or falling in South Sudan?
Over the last ten years it is down 1,780.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Sudan data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Real gdp growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Real gdp growth
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
198 places, 8,084 data points, 1980–2026
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