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South Sudan

SSDSub-Saharan Africa Low incomeCapital: Juba
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52/80 indicators · percentile vs world (IMF / WB / WHO)underover
GDP
$7
2027▲ 12.2%
Population
11.9M
2024▲ 4.0%
GDP per Capita
$402
2027▲ 9.0%
Life Expectancy
57.6 years
2023▲ 0.7%
South Sudan in world space2011–2023
1k10k100k505560657075808590GDP per capita (USD, log)Life expectancy (years)20112023
192 countries · log scale on X world South Sudan· trajectory line: 1980 → today
▶About South Sudan

South Sudan's GDP is $6.03B (2026), with a population of 11.9M, and GDP per capita of $369. Key indicators include real GDP growth of 22.4%, inflation at 15.8%, government debt at 60.2% of GDP, life expectancy of 57.6 years. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook and World Bank World Development Indicators.

The economy of South Sudan is characterized by significant challenges and potential for growth. With a GDP of $6.033 billion in 2026, the country has experienced a notable GDP growth rate of 22.4% in the same year. However, the GDP per capita remains low at $368.831, reflecting the economic struggles faced by its population. Inflation stands at 15.8%, indicating ongoing economic instability. Unemployment was recorded at 12.374% in 2023, which poses a substantial hurdle to economic development. Societal indicators in South Sudan highlight significant development needs. The population is estimated at 11,943,408 in 2024, with a life expectancy of 57.617 years in 2023. These figures underscore the health and social challenges the country faces, necessitating focused efforts in public health and social welfare to improve the overall quality of life.

▶Economy6 indicators · 2027 · IMF
IndicatorValueYearΔ YoYSrc
GDP (Current USD, Billions)$72027▲ 12.2%IMF
Real GDP Growth (%)3.3%2027▼ 85.3%IMF
GDP per Capita (USD)$4022027▲ 9.0%IMF
GDP, PPP (Billions Intl $)$202027▲ 5.1%IMF
GDP per Capita, PPP (Intl $)$1,1792027▲ 2.1%IMF
Share of World GDP, PPP (%)0.01%2027▲ 0.0%IMF
▶Fiscal & Monetary15 indicators · 2021–2027 · IMF / WB
IndicatorValueYearΔ YoYSrc
Inflation, Consumer Prices (%)8.8%2027▼ 44.3%IMF
Govt Gross Debt (% of GDP)55.0%2027▼ 8.6%IMF
Fiscal Balance (% of GDP)3.3%2027▼ 19.5%IMF
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)5.6%2027▲ 27.3%IMF
Total Investment (% of GDP)18.9%2026▲ 38.6%IMF
Gross National Savings (% of GDP)23.2%2026▲ 137.7%IMF
Inflation, CPI (%, World Bank)91.4%2024▲ 3737.5%WB
Real Interest Rate (%)-26.9%2024▲ 49.2%WB
Lending Interest Rate (%)14.7%2024▼ 10.3%WB
Deposit Interest Rate (%)0.1%2024▲ 8.6%WB
Total Reserves incl. Gold (USD)$72.9M2023▼ 23.2%WB
Total Reserves (months of imports)0.22023▲ 8.4%WB
Official Exchange Rate (per USD)2,163.12024▲ 132.5%WB
PPP Conversion Factor126.742021—WB
Broad Money (% of GDP)18.4%2023▼ 33.0%WB
▶Trade6 indicators · 2023–2024 · WB
IndicatorValueYearΔ YoYSrc
Merchandise Exports (USD)$890.0M2024▲ 2.3%WB
Merchandise Imports (USD)$1.18B2024▲ 2.0%WB
FDI Net Inflows (USD)$83.4M2024▲ 1416.8%WB
Personal Remittances Received (USD)$1.14B2024▼ 3.1%WB
Current Account Balance (% of GDP)7.9%2023▲ 170.7%WB
Current Account Balance (USD)$577.9M2023▲ 196.8%WB
▶External Debt1 indicator · 2023 · WB
IndicatorValueYearΔ YoYSrc
Net ODA Received (USD)$1.79B2023▼ 13.8%WB
▶Finance3 indicators · 2021–2024 · WB
IndicatorValueYearΔ YoYSrc
Domestic Credit to Private Sector (% of GDP)3.0%2023▲ 1.0%WB
Account Ownership at Financial Institution (%)5.8%2021—WB
Firms Using Banks to Finance Investment (%)36.1%2024—WB
▶Business Environment1 indicator · 2024 · WB
IndicatorValueYearΔ YoYSrc
Time to Get Electricity (days)72024—WB
▶Private Sector6 indicators · 2024 · WB
IndicatorValueYearΔ YoYSrc
Firms Expected to Pay Bribes (%)22.8%2024—WB
Firms with Female Top Manager (%)33.8%2024—WB
Firms with Female Participation in Ownership (%)10.5%2024—WB
Firms Offering Training (%)64.9%2024—WB
Average Firm Age (years)6 years2024—WB
Firms Using Computers (%)15.2%2024—WB
▶People23 indicators · 2023–2025 · WB
IndicatorValueYearΔ YoYSrc
Population11.9M2024▲ 4.0%WB
Population Growth (%)3.9%2024▼ 4.4%WB
Population Density (per km²)182023▲ 4.2%WB
Surface Area (sq km)646,8832023▲ 0.0%WB
Land Area (sq km)631,9302023▲ 0.0%WB
Urban Population (%)21.4%2024▲ 1.4%WB
Urban Population (total)2.6M2024▲ 5.5%WB
Rural Population (%)78.6%2024▼ 0.4%WB
Life Expectancy at Birth57.6 years2023▲ 0.7%WB
Life Expectancy, Male54.6 years2023▲ 0.6%WB
Life Expectancy, Female60.6 years2023▲ 0.8%WB
Fertility Rate (births per woman)3.92023▼ 2.5%WB
Birth Rate (per 1,000)28.62023▼ 1.6%WB
Death Rate (per 1,000)9.62023▼ 3.0%WB
Net Migration6,1452025▼ 60.0%WB
Population Ages 0–14 (%)38.9%2024▼ 2.3%WB
Population Ages 15–64 (%)58.1%2024▲ 1.5%WB
Population Ages 65+ (%)3.0%2024▲ 2.7%WB
Age Dependency Ratio (%)72.1%2024▼ 3.4%WB
Old-Age Dependency Ratio (%)5.1%2024▲ 1.2%WB
Youth Dependency Ratio (%)67.0%2024▼ 3.8%WB
Mortality Rate, Adult Male (per 1,000)356.22023▼ 3.2%WB
Mortality Rate, Adult Female (per 1,000)247.52023▼ 4.5%WB
▶Labor18 indicators · 2008–2023 · WB
IndicatorValueYearΔ YoYSrc
Total Labor Force5.1M2023▲ 5.8%WB
Labor Force Participation (%)73.4%2023▼ 0.2%WB
Female Labor Force Participation (%)70.4%2023▼ 0.3%WB
Male Labor Force Participation (%)76.6%2023▼ 0.0%WB
Unemployment (%)12.4%2023▼ 0.8%WB
Female Unemployment (%)13.6%2023▼ 0.8%WB
Male Unemployment (%)11.2%2023▼ 0.8%WB
Youth Unemployment (%)18.5%2023▼ 1.0%WB
Employment in Agriculture (%)63.8%2023▼ 0.5%WB
Employment in Industry (%)1.7%2023▲ 0.2%WB
Employment in Services (%)34.6%2023▲ 0.9%WB
Vulnerable Employment (%)80.3%2023▼ 0.3%WB
Wage & Salaried Workers (% of total)17.5%2023▲ 2.5%WB
Employers (% of total employment)2.3%2023▼ 6.7%WB
Labor Force, Female (% of total)49.6%2023▼ 0.2%WB
Employment to Population Ratio (%)64.3%2023▼ 0.1%WB
Self-Employed (% of total)82.5%2023▼ 0.5%WB
NEET Youth (% not in education/employment)29.1%2008—WB
▶Education13 indicators · 2011–2024 · WB
IndicatorValueYearΔ YoYSrc
Primary School Enrollment (%)98.4%2024—WB
Secondary School Enrollment (%)122.1%2024—WB
Primary Completion Rate (%)28.7%2011—WB
Lower Secondary Completion Rate (%)20.5%2011—WB
Out-of-School Children, Primary1.2M2024—WB
Out-of-School Girls, Primary564,2012024—WB
Primary School Teachers32,2002024—WB
Secondary School Teachers19,3742024—WB
Pupil-Teacher Ratio, Primary472015—WB
Pupil-Teacher Ratio, Secondary272015—WB
Expenditure per Student, Primary (% of GDP/cap)48.6%2017—WB
Education Spending, Secondary (% of govt)18.5%2017—WB
Education Spending, Tertiary (% of govt)31.5%2017—WB
▶Health36 indicators · 2010–2024 · WHO
IndicatorValueYearΔ YoYSrc
Health Spending (% of GDP)11.6%2023▲ 76.6%WHO
Health Spending per Capita (USD)$732023▲ 51.5%WHO
Government Health Spending (% of GDP)0.5%2023▼ 19.9%WHO
Out-of-Pocket Health Spending (% of total)27.1%2023▼ 14.6%WHO
Physicians (per 1,000 people)02022▼ 4.7%WHO
Nurses & Midwives (per 1,000)0.72022▼ 2.1%WHO
Infant Mortality (per 1,000 live births)98.72023▲ 0.0%WHO
Neonatal Mortality (per 1,000)40.22023▼ 0.2%WHO
Maternal Mortality (per 100,000)6922023▼ 1.7%WHO
Under-5 Mortality, Female (per 1,000)93.42023▼ 0.2%WHO
Under-5 Mortality, Male (per 1,000)104.32023▼ 0.4%WHO
Cause of Death, Communicable (%)61.3%2019—WHO
Cause of Death, Non-Communicable (%)27.9%2019—WHO
Cause of Death, Injury (%)10.8%2019—WHO
Measles Immunization (% of children)72.0%2024▲ 0.0%WHO
DPT Immunization (% of children)73.0%2024▲ 0.0%WHO
HIV Incidence (per 1,000)0.52024▼ 3.8%WHO
Tuberculosis Incidence (per 100,000)3202024▼ 1.8%WHO
Suicide Mortality Rate (per 100,000)7.92021▲ 3.4%WHO
Maternal Deaths2,2712023▲ 0.8%WHO
Tuberculosis Incidence (per 100K)3202024▼ 1.8%WHO
People Living with HIV150,0002024▲ 0.0%WHO
Malaria Deaths (estimated)6,7492024▲ 1.2%WHO
Malaria Incidence (per 1K at risk)254.12024▼ 4.1%WHO
DTP3 Immunization Coverage (%)73%2024▲ 0.0%WHO
Measles Immunization Coverage (%)72%2024▲ 0.0%WHO
Hepatitis B Immunization Coverage (%)73%2024▲ 0.0%WHO
Physicians (total)12024▲ 263.4%WHO
Nursing & Midwifery Personnel72024▲ 2.2%WHO
Dentists (total)4,6652024▲ 3.0%WHO
Pharmacists (total)3,7702024▲ 22.1%WHO
Child Wasting (<5 years, %)22.7%2010—WHO
Child Underweight (<5 years, %)27.7%2010—WHO
Universal Health Coverage Index412023▲ 5.1%WHO
Road Traffic Death Rate (per 100K)2,5002021—WHO
Health Expenditure per Capita (WHO, USD)$732023▲ 51.5%WHO
▶Energy & Environment13 indicators · 2020–2024 · WB / WHO
IndicatorValueYearΔ YoYSrc
Energy Use (kg oil eq. per capita)692022▼ 5.0%WB
Electric Power Consumption (kWh per capita)472022▼ 6.1%WB
Renewable Electricity Output (%)0.3%2021▲ 51.7%WB
Renewable Energy Consumption (%)32.4%2021▼ 1.2%WB
Access to Electricity (%)5.4%2023▼ 35.7%WB
Access to Clean Fuels for Cooking (%)0.0%2023—WB
PM2.5 Air Pollution (µg/m³)30.72020▼ 7.9%WB
Forest Area (%)11.3%2023▲ 0.0%WB
Forest Area (sq km)71,5702023▲ 0.0%WB
Arable Land (%)3.9%2023▲ 3.9%WB
Terrestrial Protected Areas (%)15.4%2024▼ 0.6%WB
Access to Basic Drinking Water (%)39.7%2024▲ 0.3%WHO
Access to Basic Sanitation (%)14.4%2024▲ 0.8%WHO
▶Agriculture11 indicators · 2022–2023 · WB
IndicatorValueYearΔ YoYSrc
Agricultural Land (%)44.9%2023▲ 0.3%WB
Cereal Yield (kg per hectare)9842023▼ 6.8%WB
Food Production Index (2014–2016=100)114.82022▲ 0.5%WB
Crop Production Index (2014–2016=100)117.92022▲ 4.9%WB
Livestock Production Index (2014–2016=100)113.22022▼ 1.7%WB
Land Under Cereal Production (hectares)1.1M2023▲ 9.6%WB
Total Fisheries Production (metric tonnes)47,0002023▲ 2.2%WB
Fertilizer Consumption (kg per hectare)0.22023▲ 119.7%WB
Prevalence of Undernourishment (%)22.3%2023▲ 6.2%WB
Annual Freshwater Withdrawals (% of internal)2.5%2022▲ 0.0%WB
Cereal Production (metric tons)1.1M2023▲ 2.1%WB
▶Technology7 indicators · 2020–2024 · WB
IndicatorValueYearΔ YoYSrc
Internet Users (%)9.3%2020▲ 38.4%WB
Mobile Subscriptions (per 100 people)472023▼ 3.9%WB
Fixed Broadband Subscriptions (per 100)02023▼ 5.6%WB
Secure Internet Servers (per million)5.32024▲ 37.7%WB
Scientific Journal Articles162022▲ 25.1%WB
ICT Service Exports (% of service exports)7.4%2023▼ 5.2%WB
ICT Service Exports (USD)$35.6M2023▼ 45.5%WB
▶Infrastructure3 indicators · 2011–2022 · WB
IndicatorValueYearΔ YoYSrc
Container Port Traffic (TEU)430,0002011—WB
Electricity from Oil (%)93.3%2022▼ 3.8%WB
Electricity from Nuclear (%)0.0%2021—WB
▶Gender7 indicators · 2015–2024 · WB
IndicatorValueYearΔ YoYSrc
Women in Parliament (%)32.4%2024▲ 0.0%WB
Female Wage & Salaried Workers (%)15.1%2023▲ 3.3%WB
Girls Out-of-School Rate (%)82.0%2015—WB
Adolescent Fertility Rate (per 1,000)97.12023▼ 1.4%WB
Gender Parity Index, Primary98.912015—WB
Gender Parity Index, Secondary0.542015—WB
Gender Parity in Primary Education0.712015—WB
▶Governance10 indicators · 2023 · WB
IndicatorValueYearΔ YoYSrc
Control of Corruption-1.972023▼ 6.1%WB
Government Effectiveness-2.332023▲ 2.6%WB
Political Stability-2.192023▲ 1.2%WB
Regulatory Quality-2.122023▼ 0.6%WB
Rule of Law-2.142023▼ 4.0%WB
Voice & Accountability-1.682023▲ 0.8%WB
Control of Corruption (percentile rank)0.0%2023—WB
Government Effectiveness (percentile rank)0.0%2023—WB
Rule of Law (percentile rank)0.9%2023▼ 33.3%WB
Political Stability (percentile rank)3.8%2023▲ 34.0%WB
▶Military5 indicators · 2020–2024 · WB
IndicatorValueYearΔ YoYSrc
Military Spending (% of GDP)2.0%2024▼ 6.4%WB
Military Expenditure (USD)$2.03B2024▲ 88.4%WB
Armed Forces Personnel53,0002020▼ 71.4%WB
Armed Forces (% of labor force)1.2%2020▼ 72.4%WB
Military Spending (% of govt expenditure)8.2%2024▼ 6.7%WB
▶Social Protection2 indicators · 2020 · WB
IndicatorValueYearΔ YoYSrc
Human Capital Index (0–1)0.312020▲ 0.2%WB
Learning-Adjusted Years of School2.5 years2020▲ 0.0%WB
▶Tourism4 indicators · 2018–2020 · WB
IndicatorValueYearΔ YoYSrc
Tourism Receipts (USD)$12.0M2018—WB
Tourism Expenditures (USD)$469.0M2020▼ 8.6%WB
Tourism Receipts (% of total exports)0.4%2018—WB
International Tourism, Transport Services (USD)$5.5M2019▼ 50.0%WB
▶Urban Development5 indicators · 2022–2025 · WB
IndicatorValueYearΔ YoYSrc
Urban Population Growth (%)5.4%2024▼ 3.2%WB
Population in Largest City500,0882025▲ 4.3%WB
Population in Largest City (% of urban)18.9%2025▲ 0.8%WB
Population in Slums (% of urban)94.2%2022▲ 0.0%WB
Rural Population Growth (%)3.5%2024▼ 5.0%WB

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