South Sudan Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Overview
South Sudan's government debt to gdp stood at 65.96% in 2025, a rise of +15.28% from 2024. The IMF projects 65.96% by 2025. South Sudan ranked 59th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 44.73% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 47.49% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 52.40% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 54.97% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 60.20% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 65.96% | - | - |
| 2025 | 65.96% | +15.28% | #59 |
| 2024 | 50.68% | −1.24% | #83 |
| 2023 | 51.91% | +14.62% | #89 |
| 2022 | 37.30% | −12.89% | #45 |
| 2021 | 50.18% | +1.20% | #75 |
| 2020 | 48.98% | +5.88% | #72 |
| 2019 | 43.10% | −34.49% | #78 |
| 2018 | 77.59% | −100.68% | #155 |
| 2017 | 178.27% | +13.53% | #186 |
| 2016 | 164.74% | +106.09% | #186 |
| 2015 | 58.65% | +20.96% | #130 |
| 2014 | 37.68% | +20.10% | #82 |
| 2013 | 17.59% | +8.68% | #27 |
| 2012 | 8.91% | – | #14 |
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 government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
South Sudan's government debt to gdp was 65.96% in 2025. Ranked 59th globally. This represents a 30.1% increase from the previous year.
South Sudan's government debt to gdp peaked at 178.27% in 2017.
The lowest government debt to gdp in South Sudan was 8.91% in 2012.
South Sudan ranks 59th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
South Sudan's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 65.96% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of South Sudan in 2025 was 65.96%. This ranks 59th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_south-sudan_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {South Sudan Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/south-sudan/government-debt-to-gdp},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}