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South Sudan
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South Sudan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2024. 20 pattern matches detected historically. View →
Economy & Growth
GDP $5.0B
GDP per Capita $313
GDP Growth 24.34%
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| Indicator | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Value Added | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| GDP | $7.4B | $4.6B | $5.0B | $5.0B IMF WEO Oct 2025 | $6.0B IMF WEO Oct 2025 | $6.8B IMF WEO Oct 2025 | $7.1B IMF WEO Oct 2025 | $7.7B IMF WEO Oct 2025 | $8.1B IMF WEO Oct 2025 |
| GDP Deflator | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| GDP Growth | 2.98% | -26.14% | 24.34% | 24.34% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 22.35% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 3.33% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 3.64% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 3.48% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 3.79% IMF WEO Oct 2025 |
| GDP PPP | $15.7B | $11.9B | $15.2B | $15.2B IMF WEO Oct 2025 | $18.9B IMF WEO Oct 2025 | $19.8B IMF WEO Oct 2025 | $20.9B IMF WEO Oct 2025 | $22.0B IMF WEO Oct 2025 | $23.3B IMF WEO Oct 2025 |
| GDP per Capita | $493 | $301 | $313 | $313 IMF WEO Oct 2025 | $369 IMF WEO Oct 2025 | $402 IMF WEO Oct 2025 | $409 IMF WEO Oct 2025 | $435 IMF WEO Oct 2025 | $443 IMF WEO Oct 2025 |
| GDP per Capita PPP | $1,047 | $771 | $954 | $954 IMF WEO Oct 2025 | $1,154 IMF WEO Oct 2025 | $1,179 IMF WEO Oct 2025 | $1,206 IMF WEO Oct 2025 | $1,234 IMF WEO Oct 2025 | $1,268 IMF WEO Oct 2025 |
| GNI | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| GNI per Capita | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Gross Savings | 7.98% | 0.50% | 9.78% | 9.78% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 23.24% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 27.71% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 26.81% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 24.87% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 24.59% IMF WEO Oct 2025 |
| Industry Value Added | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Services Value Added | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Italic values are IMF World Economic Outlook projections.
Prices & Inflation
Inflation Rate 97.47%
Consumer Price Index 37,592.22
PPP Conversion Factor 126.74
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| Indicator | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Price Index | 21,563.19 | 41,280.74 | 37,592.22 | 37,592.22 Trend | 41,663.04 Trend | 45,733.86 Trend | - | - | - |
| Inflation Rate | 2.38% | 91.44% | 97.47% | 97.47% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 15.84% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 8.78% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 6.88% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 5.82% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 5.20% IMF WEO Oct 2025 |
| PPP Conversion Factor | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Italic values are IMF World Economic Outlook projections.
Population
Population 12.1M
Population Growth 4.28%
Population Density 18.8
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| Indicator | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth Rate | 28.6 | - | 28.4 | 28.4 Trend | 28.2 Trend | - | - |
| Death Rate | 9.6 | - | 10.1 | 10.1 Trend | 10.2 Trend | - | - |
| Dependency Ratio | 74.72 | 72.14 | 69.72 | 69.72 Trend | 67.19 Trend | 64.67 Trend | - |
| Fertility Rate | 3.86 | - | 3.66 | 3.66 Trend | 3.57 Trend | - | - |
| Life Expectancy | 57.6 | - | 56.9 | 56.9 Trend | 56.8 Trend | - | - |
| Net Migration | 455,000 | 15,374 | 6,145 | - | 161,321 Trend | 190,933 Trend | 220,545 Trend |
| Population | 11.5M | 11.9M | 12.1M | 12.1M Trend | 12.4M Trend | 12.8M Trend | - |
| Population Density | 18.2 | - | 18.8 | 18.8 Trend | 19.2 Trend | - | - |
| Population Growth | 4.11% | 3.93% | 4.28% | 4.28% Trend | 4.80% Trend | 5.32% Trend | - |
| Refugee Population | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Urban Population | 21.07% | 21.38% | 21.67% | 21.67% Trend | 21.97% Trend | 22.26% Trend | - |
Italic values are IMF World Economic Outlook projections.
Employment
Unemployment Rate 12.37%
Youth Unemployment 18.52%
Labor Force Participation 73.41%
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| Indicator | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Employment | 64.08% | 64.07% | 63.76% | 65.03% Trend | 65.41% Trend |
| Female Labor Participation | 71.34% | 70.63% | 70.39% | 69.83% Trend | 69.54% Trend |
| Industry Employment | 1.71% | 1.67% | 1.67% | 1.66% Trend | 1.65% Trend |
| Labor Force Participation | 73.50% | 73.54% | 73.41% | 73.22% Trend | 73.15% Trend |
| Services Employment | 34.21% | 34.26% | 34.57% | 33.31% Trend | 32.94% Trend |
| Unemployment Rate | 13.95% | 12.48% | 12.37% | - | - |
| Youth Unemployment | 20.80% | 18.72% | 18.52% | 17.99% Trend | 17.53% Trend |
Italic values are IMF World Economic Outlook projections.
Government
Military Spending 2.03%
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| Indicator | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget Deficit | 8.04% | 11.68% | 6.64% | 6.64% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 4.13% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 3.28% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 2.61% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 2.53% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 2.76% IMF WEO Oct 2025 |
| Government Debt to GDP | 51.91% | 50.68% | 65.96% | 65.96% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 60.20% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 54.97% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 52.40% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 47.49% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 44.73% IMF WEO Oct 2025 |
| Government Revenue | 29.48% | 29.79% | 24.71% | 24.71% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 26.46% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 27.70% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 26.94% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 25.46% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 25.51% IMF WEO Oct 2025 |
| Government Spending | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Health Spending | 11.61% | - | 9.50% | 9.50% Trend | 9.74% Trend | - | - | - | - |
| Military Spending | 2.10% | 1.96% | 2.03% | 2.03% Trend | 2.11% Trend | 2.19% Trend | - | - | - |
| Tax Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Italic values are IMF World Economic Outlook projections.
Debt
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Money
Lending Rate 15.14%
Deposit Rate 0.15%
Real Interest Rate -63.41%
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| Indicator | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credit to GDP | 3.05% | - | 4.00% | 4.00% Trend | 4.38% Trend | - |
| Deposit Rate | 0.13% | 0.14% | 0.15% | 0.15% Trend | 0.17% Trend | 0.20% Trend |
| Lending Rate | 16.36% | 14.68% | 15.14% | 15.14% Trend | 14.89% Trend | 14.63% Trend |
| M2 Money Supply Growth | 63.40% | - | 101.56% | 101.56% Trend | 112.31% Trend | - |
| Non-Performing Loans | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Real Interest Rate | -52.94% | -26.89% | -63.41% | -63.41% Trend | -76.18% Trend | -88.95% Trend |
Italic values are IMF World Economic Outlook projections.
Currency
Exchange Rate 2,205.55
Foreign Reserves $-65.5M
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| Indicator | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange Rate | 930.33 | 2,163.10 | 2,205.55 | 2,205.55 Trend | 2,667.39 Trend | 3,129.23 Trend |
| Foreign Reserves | $72.9M | - | $-65.5M | $-65.5M Trend | $-135.4M Trend | - |
| Real Effective Exchange Rate | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Reserves in Months of Imports | 0.2 | - | -0.3 | -0.3 Trend | -0.5 Trend | - |
Italic values are IMF World Economic Outlook projections.
Trade
Exports $6.3B
Imports $5.9B
Trade Balance $930.0M
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| Indicator | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Account Balance | 7.93% | -13.92% | -3.84% | -3.84% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 4.37% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 5.58% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 5.63% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 5.84% IMF WEO Oct 2025 | 5.96% IMF WEO Oct 2025 |
| Exports | $4.5B | - | $6.3B | $6.3B Trend | $6.8B Trend | - | - | - | - |
| FDI Inflows | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| FDI Outflows | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Imports | $4.4B | - | $5.9B | $5.9B Trend | $6.2B Trend | - | - | - | - |
| Remittances Received | $1.2B | $1.1B | $1.5B | $1.5B Trend | $1.8B Trend | $2.1B Trend | - | - | - |
| Tourism Receipts | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Trade Balance | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Trade Openness | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Italic values are IMF World Economic Outlook projections.
Financial Markets
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| Indicator | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest Rate Spread | 16.23% | 14.54% | 14.99% | 14.99% Trend | 14.71% Trend | 14.44% Trend |
| Listed Companies | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Market Capitalization | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Stock Turnover Ratio | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Italic values are IMF World Economic Outlook projections.
Political Stability
Political Stability -2.02
Government Effectiveness -2.35
Regulatory Quality -2.19
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| Indicator | 2022 | 2023 | 2025 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Control of Corruption | -1.86 | -1.97 | -1.98 | -1.98 Trend | -2.01 Trend |
| Government Effectiveness | -2.39 | -2.33 | -2.35 | -2.35 Trend | -2.34 Trend |
| Political Stability | -2.21 | -2.19 | -2.02 | -2.02 Trend | -1.96 Trend |
| Regulatory Quality | -2.10 | -2.12 | -2.19 | -2.19 Trend | -2.22 Trend |
| Rule of Law | -2.06 | -2.14 | -2.19 | -2.19 Trend | -2.22 Trend |
| Voice and Accountability | -1.70 | -1.68 | -1.49 | -1.49 Trend | -1.42 Trend |
Italic values are IMF World Economic Outlook projections.
Health
Health Expenditure per Capita $78
Infant Mortality Rate 72.6
Maternal Mortality Ratio 671.40
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| Indicator | 2022 | 2023 | 2025 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Expenditure per Capita | $48 | $73 | $78 | $78 Trend | $86 Trend |
| Hospital Beds | - | - | - | - | - |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 72.6 | 72.6 | 72.6 | 72.6 Trend | 72.6 Trend |
| Maternal Mortality Ratio | 704.00 | 692.00 | 671.40 | 671.40 Trend | 658.30 Trend |
| Physicians | 0.04 | - | 0.04 | 0.04 Trend | - |
Italic values are IMF World Economic Outlook projections.
Education
Literacy Rate 26.83%
Education Spending 1.57%
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| Indicator | 2016 | 2024 | 2025 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education Spending | 1.57% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Literacy Rate | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Primary Completion Rate | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Primary Enrollment | - | 98.44% | 95.07% | 95.07% Trend | 96.11% Trend | 97.16% Trend |
| Secondary Enrollment | - | 122.12% | 124.76% | 124.76% Trend | 133.95% Trend | 143.15% Trend |
| Tertiary Enrollment | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Youth Literacy Rate | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Italic values are IMF World Economic Outlook projections.
Energy
Renewable Energy 32.40%
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| Indicator | 2022 | 2023 | 2025 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | - | - | - | - | - |
| CO2 per Capita | - | - | - | - | - |
| Electricity Access | 8.40% | 5.40% | 6.44% | 6.44% Trend | 6.27% Trend |
| Energy Use per Capita | 69 | - | 64 | 64 Trend | - |
| Forest Area | 11.33% | 11.33% | 11.33% | 11.33% Trend | 11.33% Trend |
| Renewable Energy | - | - | - | - | - |
Italic values are IMF World Economic Outlook projections.
Technology
Internet Users 9.27%
Mobile Subscriptions 60.86
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| Indicator | 2022 | 2023 | 2025 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-tech Exports | - | - | - | - | - |
| Internet Users | - | - | - | - | - |
| Mobile Subscriptions | 48.49 | 46.62 | 60.86 | 60.86 Trend | 67.16 Trend |
| Patent Applications | - | - | - | - | - |
| R&D Spending | - | - | - | - | - |
Italic values are IMF World Economic Outlook projections.
Inequality
Gini Index 44.0
Poverty Rate 76.50%
Income Share Top 10% 33.00%
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| Indicator | 2009 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Gini Index | 46.3 | 44.0 |
| Income Share Bottom 10% | 1.30% | 1.80% |
| Income Share Top 10% | 33.20% | 33.00% |
| Poverty Rate | 44.90% | 76.50% |
Italic values are IMF World Economic Outlook projections.
Data & analysis
Real GDP growth (%)
| 2023 | 2.46 |
| 2024 | -27.61 |
| 2025 | -4.31 |
| 2026 | 64.47 |
| 2027 | 5.74 |
| 2028 | 5.09 |
| 2029 | 4.79 |
| 2030 | 4.88 |
CPI inflation (%)
| 2023 | 39.67 |
| 2024 | 128.40 |
| 2025 | 65.74 |
| 2026 | 8.29 |
| 2027 | 8.15 |
| 2028 | 7.86 |
| 2029 | 8.04 |
| 2030 | 8.00 |
Unemployment rate (%)
| 2023 | 0.00 |
| 2024 | 0.00 |
| 2025 | 0.00 |
| 2026 | 0.00 |
| 2027 | 0.00 |
| 2028 | 0.00 |
| 2029 | 0.00 |
| 2030 | 0.00 |
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook via DBnomics
South Sudan’s macroeconomic data from 2023 to 2030 traces a severe boom-bust-recovery cycle. After modest growth of 2.46 percent in 2023, the economy contracted sharply by 27.61 percent in 2024, reflecting a deep crisis likely tied to conflict or oil disruption. Inflation surged to 128.40 percent in 2024, the highest in the series, eroding household purchasing power. The country’s #1 Inflation Rate ranking in 2022 underscores persistent price instability. A dramatic rebound is projected for 2026, with GDP growth of 64.47 percent, suggesting a post-crisis recovery driven by resumed oil production or stabilization. Inflation is forecast to fall to 8.29 percent that same year, indicating a return to relative price stability. However, the low-income status and reliance on volatile sectors leave the economy vulnerable. Sustained recovery would require diversified investment and improved fiscal discipline to break the pattern of extreme swings.