South Sudan Gross Savings
Gross savings as % of GDP NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS
South Sudan's gross savings was 9.78% in 2025, ranked 148th globally. This represents a 1,847.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2011–2025.
Overview
South Sudan's gross savings stood at 9.78% in 2025, a rise of +9.28% from 2024. The IMF projects 9.78% by 2025. South Sudan ranked 148th globally.
South Sudan's gross savings have experienced significant fluctuations over the past 15 years, with the country's economy facing considerable challenges during this period. The all-time peak of 60.98 in 2021 was a notable improvement from the all-time trough of -5.18 in 2012, when the country's economic situation was severely strained. The latest gross savings figure for 2025 stands at 9.78, ranking the country at 148 globally. In comparison, peer countries such as Bolivia and the Central African Republic have achieved slightly higher savings rates, with Bolivia at 9.86 and the Central African Republic at 9.04. The decline in South Sudan's gross savings rate since its peak in 2021 is a concern, as it may indicate a reduction in the country's ability to invest in its future growth and development. A sustained increase in oil production, South Sudan's primary export, would be crucial in reversing this trend and propelling the country's economy towards a more stable trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Gross Savings | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 24.59% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 24.87% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 26.81% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 27.71% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 23.24% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 9.78% | - | - |
| 2025 | 9.78% | +9.28% | #148 |
| 2024 | 0.50% | −7.48% | #166 |
| 2023 | 7.98% | −30.57% | #164 |
| 2022 | 38.55% | −22.43% | #21 |
| 2021 | 60.98% | +56.65% | #1 |
| 2020 | 4.33% | −10.61% | #170 |
| 2019 | 14.94% | +12.86% | #150 |
| 2018 | 2.08% | −43.23% | #180 |
| 2017 | 45.31% | +32.32% | #6 |
| 2016 | 12.99% | +4.16% | #154 |
| 2015 | 6.18% | −7.85% | #177 |
| 2014 | 10.61% | +1.66% | #157 |
| 2013 | 8.95% | +14.13% | #157 |
| 2012 | -5.18% | −28.78% | #180 |
| 2011 | 23.60% | – | #69 |
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 gross savings improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
South Sudan's gross savings was 9.78% in 2025. Ranked 148th globally. This represents a 1,847.8% increase from the previous year.
South Sudan's gross savings peaked at 60.98% in 2021.
The lowest gross savings in South Sudan was -5.18% in 2012.
South Sudan ranks 148th globally in gross savings as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
South Sudan's gross savings is projected to reach 9.78% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gross savings of South Sudan in 2025 was 9.78%. This ranks 148th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_south-sudan_gross-savings,
title = {South Sudan Gross Savings},
url = {https://historysaid.com/south-sudan/gross-savings/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}