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South Sudan GDP Growth

Annual percentage growth rate of GDP  NY.GDP.MKTP.KD.ZG

24.34% +50.48pp (+193.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #1 Global Peak 24.34% (2025) Source World Bank

South Sudan GDP Growth (2009–2025)

Overview

South Sudan's gdp growth stood at 24.34% in 2025, a rise of +50.48pp from 2024. The IMF projects 24.34% by 2025. South Sudan ranked 1st globally.

Data & projection

Year GDP Growth YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 3.79% - -
2029* IMF 3.48% - -
2028* IMF 3.64% - -
2027* IMF 3.33% - -
2026* IMF 22.35% - -
2025* IMF 24.34% - -
2025 24.34% +50.48pp #1
2024 -26.14% −29.12pp #201
2023 2.98% +8.17pp #106
2022 -5.19% −10.52pp #204
2021 5.33% +11.82pp #102
2020 -6.49% −7.35pp #139
2019 0.86% +3.01pp #169
2018 -2.15% +3.65pp #203
2017 -5.79% +7.51pp #206
2016 -13.30% −13.07pp #212
2015 -10.79% −12.35pp #209
2014 3.37% −23.90pp #100
2013 13.13% +63.45pp #2
2012 -46.08% −41.44pp #211
2011 -4.64% −10.13pp #203
Show all years (2009-2025)
* 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 growth improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is South Sudan's gdp growth?

South Sudan's gdp growth was 24.34% in 2025. Ranked 1st globally. This represents a 193.1% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest gdp growth in South Sudan?

South Sudan's gdp growth peaked at 24.34% in 2025.

What was the lowest gdp growth in South Sudan?

The lowest gdp growth in South Sudan was -46.08% in 2012.

How does South Sudan rank in gdp growth?

South Sudan ranks 1st globally in gdp growth as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gdp growth?

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

What is the projected gdp growth of South Sudan in 2025?

South Sudan's gdp growth is projected to reach 24.34% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the gdp growth of South Sudan in 2025?

The gdp growth of South Sudan in 2025 was 24.34%. This ranks 1st in the world.

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