South Sudan Current Account Balance
Current account balance as % of GDP BN.CAB.XOKA.GD.ZS
South Sudan's current account balance was -3.84% in 2025, ranked 130th globally. This represents a 72.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
South Sudan's current account balance has fluctuated dramatically over the past 15 years, with a peak of 18.02 in 2011 and a trough of -35.05 in 2020. The country's balance has been trending downward since 2011, indicating a significant deterioration in its trade position. In 2025, South Sudan's current account balance stood at -3.84, ranking it 130th globally. This figure is comparable to that of Bulgaria, which had a balance of -3.83 in the same year. The sharp decline in the balance is largely attributed to the country's reliance on imported goods and services, as well as a decline in oil exports, which have historically been a significant contributor to the country's revenue. As South Sudan continues to face economic challenges, a shift towards more diversified and export-oriented economic growth could potentially alter the trajectory of its current account balance.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
South Sudan's current account balance was -3.84% in 2025. Ranked 130th globally. This represents a 72.4% increase from the previous year.
South Sudan's current account balance peaked at 18.02% in 2011.
The lowest current account balance in South Sudan was -35.05% in 2020.
South Sudan ranks 130th globally in current account balance as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is BN.CAB.XOKA.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
South Sudan's current account balance is projected to reach -3.84% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The current account balance of South Sudan in 2025 was -3.84%. This ranks 130th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {South Sudan Current Account Balance},
url = {https://historysaid.com/south-sudan/current-account/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}