South Sudan Foreign Reserves
Total reserves including gold FI.RES.TOTL.CD
South Sudan's foreign reserves was $-65.5M in 2025, ranked 166th globally. This represents a 189.8% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2012–2025.
Overview
South Sudan's foreign reserves stood at $-65.5M in 2025, a decline of +$138.4M from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $-65.5M by 2025. South Sudan ranked 166th globally.
South Sudan's foreign reserves have experienced a drastic decline, plummeting from an all-time peak of 1,282,090,260.29 in 2012 to a record low of -65,475,981.22 in 2025. This significant drop places the country at the bottom of the global rankings, ranking 166th. In comparison, Yemen, a peer country, had a foreign reserve of -6,145,657.88 in 2025, indicating South Sudan's foreign reserve crisis is more severe. The precipitous decline in foreign reserves is a cause for concern, as it may limit the government's ability to implement fiscal policies and stabilize the economy. Further, a low level of foreign reserves may increase the likelihood of a currency crisis, exacerbating poverty and economic instability. A reversal in this trend could be achieved through prudent fiscal management, increased foreign investment, and a more stable economic environment, which if implemented, could potentially halt the downward trajectory of South Sudan's foreign reserves and stabilize the economy.
Data & projection
| Year | Foreign Reserves | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $-135.4M | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $-65.5M | - | - |
| 2025 | $-65.5M | −$138.4M | #166 |
| 2023 | $72.9M | −$22.0M | #164 |
| 2022 | $94.9M | −$247.0M | #166 |
| 2021 | $341.9M | +$158.3M | #159 |
| 2020 | $183.6M | −$194.7M | #166 |
| 2019 | $378.3M | +$341.9M | #152 |
| 2018 | $36.4M | +$2.6M | #174 |
| 2017 | $33.8M | −$34.3M | #173 |
| 2016 | $68.2M | −$161.7M | #171 |
| 2015 | $229.9M | −$186.9M | #161 |
| 2014 | $416.8M | −$531.0M | #153 |
| 2013 | $947.8M | −$334.3M | #128 |
| 2012 | $1.3B | – | #121 |
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 foreign reserves improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
South Sudan's foreign reserves was $-65.5M in 2025. Ranked 166th globally. This represents a 189.8% decrease from the previous year.
South Sudan's foreign reserves peaked at $1.3B in 2012.
The lowest foreign reserves in South Sudan was $-65.5M in 2025.
South Sudan ranks 166th globally in foreign reserves as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FI.RES.TOTL.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
South Sudan's foreign reserves is projected to reach $-65.5M by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The foreign reserves of South Sudan in 2025 was $-65.5M. This ranks 166th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_south-sudan_reserves,
title = {South Sudan Foreign Reserves},
url = {https://historysaid.com/south-sudan/reserves/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}