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South Sudan Current Account Balance

Current account balance as % of GDP  BN.CAB.XOKA.GD.ZS

-3.84% +10.08% (+72.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #130 Global Peak 18.02% (2011) Source World Bank

South Sudan Current Account Balance (2011–2025)

Overview

South Sudan's current account balance stood at -3.84% in 2025, a rise of +10.08% from 2024. The IMF projects -3.84% by 2025. South Sudan ranked 130th globally.

Data & projection

Year Current Account Balance YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 5.96% - -
2029* IMF 5.84% - -
2028* IMF 5.63% - -
2027* IMF 5.58% - -
2026* IMF 4.37% - -
2025* IMF -3.84% - -
2025 -3.84% +10.08% #130
2024 -13.92% +4.52% #18
2023 7.93% +15.85% #170
2022 -11.22% −11.11% #31
2021 -0.13% +31.54% #119
2020 -35.05% −30.25% #4
2019 -4.16% +7.19% #66
2018 -9.04% −32.71% #32
2017 8.31% +18.07% #184
2016 -5.77% −2.42% #56
2015 -4.17% +0.97% #78
2014 -5.66% −1.77% #65
2013 -3.89% +12.02% #85
2012 -15.91% −33.93% #17
2011 18.02% #184
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Fiscal Dominance Trap
Government debt exceeding 80% of GDP with real interest rates negative and inflation above 10%. Monetary policy effectiveness impaired by fiscal pressures.
Inflation 91.4% Real rate -26.9%
Occurred 386 times, 278 successful
Inflation
28.2%
Real rate
-4.2%
Inflation
219.9%
Real rate
-47.4%
Inflation
28.3%
Real rate
-7.0%
Inflation
91.4%
Real rate
-26.9%
Inflation
13.6%
Real rate
-0.9%
Inflation
133.5%
Real rate
-17.3%

Analysis

South Sudan matched the Fiscal Dominance Trap pattern in 2024. Historically, 72% of countries showing this pattern (278 out of 386) saw current account balance improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Sudan's current account balance?

South Sudan's current account balance was -3.84% in 2025. Ranked 130th globally. This represents a 72.4% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest current account balance in South Sudan?

South Sudan's current account balance peaked at 18.02% in 2011.

What was the lowest current account balance in South Sudan?

The lowest current account balance in South Sudan was -35.05% in 2020.

How does South Sudan rank in current account balance?

South Sudan ranks 130th globally in current account balance as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for current account balance?

The World Bank indicator code is BN.CAB.XOKA.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected current account balance of South Sudan in 2025?

South Sudan's current account balance is projected to reach -3.84% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the current account balance of South Sudan in 2025?

The current account balance of South Sudan in 2025 was -3.84%. This ranks 130th in the world.

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