South Sudan GDP

Gross Domestic Product in current US dollars  NY.GDP.MKTP.CD

$5.0B +$331.0M (+7.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #155 Global Peak $18.4B (2013) Source World Bank

South Sudan GDP (2008–2025)

Overview

South Sudan's gdp stood at $5.0B in 2025, a rise of +$331.0M from 2024. The IMF projects $5.0B by 2025. South Sudan ranked 155th globally.

Data & projection

Year GDP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF $8.1B - -
2029* IMF $7.7B - -
2028* IMF $7.1B - -
2027* IMF $6.8B - -
2026* IMF $6.0B - -
2025* IMF $5.0B - -
2025 $5.0B +$331.0M #155
2024 $4.6B −$2.8B #38
2023 $7.4B −$132.0M #47
2022 $7.5B +$1.6B #54
2021 $5.9B +$517.0M #48
2020 $5.4B +$1.4B #48
2019 $4.0B +$1.3B #44
2018 $2.8B +$1.6B #34
2017 $1.2B −$1.0B #17
2016 $2.2B −$12.7B #31
2015 $12.0B −$3.4B #81
2014 $14.0B −$984.8M #86
2013 $18.4B +$7.2B #97
2012 $11.9B −$5.4B #80
2011 $14.9B +$305.2M #90
Show all years (2008-2025)
* 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 gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Sudan's gdp?

South Sudan's gdp was $5.0B in 2025. Ranked 155th globally. This represents a 7.1% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest gdp in South Sudan?

South Sudan's gdp peaked at $18.4B in 2013.

What was the lowest gdp in South Sudan?

The lowest gdp in South Sudan was $1.2B in 2017.

How does South Sudan rank in gdp?

South Sudan ranks 155th globally in gdp as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gdp?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.MKTP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gdp of South Sudan in 2025?

South Sudan's gdp is projected to reach $5.0B by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is South Sudan's gdp in billion?

South Sudan's gdp was approximately 4.98 billion ($5.0B) in 2025.

What is the gdp of South Sudan in 2025?

The gdp of South Sudan in 2025 was $5.0B. This ranks 155th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_south-sudan_gdp, title = {South Sudan GDP}, url = {https://historysaid.com/south-sudan/gdp}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }