South Sudan GDP
Gross Domestic Product in current US dollars NY.GDP.MKTP.CD
South Sudan's gdp was $5.0B in 2025, ranked 155th globally. This represents a 7.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
South Sudan's GDP has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past 18 years, with the economy experiencing a notable contraction in 2017, reaching an all-time low of $1,190,000,000.00, before recovering to $4,979,000,000.00 in 2025, placing the country at rank 155 globally. The economy peaked in 2013 at $18,426,469,016.95, a considerable increase from its 2008 figure of $14,586,253,383.06. In comparison, neighboring countries like Liberia, with a GDP of $5,182,000,000.00, and Djibouti, with a GDP of $4,613,000,000.00, have experienced more stable growth trajectories. The country's economic recovery has been hindered by ongoing conflicts, corruption, and infrastructure challenges. To reverse this trend, South Sudan's government must prioritize investments in education, infrastructure, and human capital development to stimulate economic growth and increase its global ranking.
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 |
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 improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
South Sudan's gdp was $5.0B in 2025. Ranked 155th globally. This represents a 7.1% increase from the previous year.
South Sudan's gdp peaked at $18.4B in 2013.
The lowest gdp in South Sudan was $1.2B in 2017.
South Sudan ranks 155th globally in gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.MKTP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
South Sudan's gdp is projected to reach $5.0B by 2025 based on IMF projection.
South Sudan's gdp was approximately 4.98 billion ($5.0B) in 2025.
The gdp of South Sudan in 2025 was $5.0B. This ranks 155th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_south-sudan_gdp,
title = {South Sudan GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/south-sudan/gdp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}