South Sudan GDP per Capita
GDP divided by midyear population NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
Overview
South Sudan's gdp per capita stood at $313 in 2025, a rise of +$12 from 2024. The IMF projects $313 by 2025. South Sudan ranked 187th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $443 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $435 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $409 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $402 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $369 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $313 | - | - |
| 2025 | $313 | +$12 | #187 |
| 2024 | $301 | −$192 | #200 |
| 2023 | $493 | −$23 | #201 |
| 2022 | $516 | +$97 | #206 |
| 2021 | $419 | +$25 | #209 |
| 2020 | $394 | +$91 | #210 |
| 2019 | $302 | +$88 | #212 |
| 2018 | $214 | +$120 | #212 |
| 2017 | $95 | −$86 | #212 |
| 2016 | $181 | −$1,078 | #212 |
| 2015 | $1,080 | −$252 | #186 |
| 2014 | $1,243 | −$94 | #185 |
| 2013 | $1,650 | +$609 | #169 |
| 2012 | $1,109 | −$550 | #185 |
| 2011 | $1,449 | −$49 | #171 |
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 gdp per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
South Sudan's gdp per capita was $313 in 2025. Ranked 187th globally. This represents a 4.1% increase from the previous year.
South Sudan's gdp per capita peaked at $1,654 in 2008.
The lowest gdp per capita in South Sudan was $95 in 2017.
South Sudan ranks 187th globally in gdp per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
South Sudan's gdp per capita is projected to reach $313 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita of South Sudan in 2025 was $313. This ranks 187th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_south-sudan_gdp-per-capita,
title = {South Sudan GDP per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/south-sudan/gdp-per-capita},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}