South Sudan—Total Investment (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #28 of 43
Latest Value
18.9%
2026
YoY Change
+38.6%
2025 → 2026
Global Rank
#28
of 43 countries
Maximum
61.1%
2021
Minimum
5.6%
2011
CAGR
+8.5%
16 years
Last
18.9%
Previous
13.6%
Highest
61.1%
Lowest
5.6%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18.9% | +38.6% |
| 2025 | 13.6% | -5.6% |
| 2024 | 14.4% | -45.4% |
| 2023 | 26.4% | -43.1% |
| 2022 | 46.5% | -23.9% |
| 2021 | 61.1% | +69.7% |
| 2020 | 36.0% | +82.4% |
| 2019 | 19.7% | +47.0% |
| 2018 | 13.4% | -37.9% |
| 2017 | 21.6% | -4.9% |
| 2016 | 22.7% | +86.9% |
| 2015 | 12.2% | -36.5% |
| 2014 | 19.2% | +49.3% |
| 2013 | 12.8% | +19.7% |
| 2012 | 10.7% | +92.3% |
| 2011 | 5.6% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | 18.9% | +38.6% |
Top Countries — Total Investment (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mozambique | 49.1% | 2026 |
| 2 | Tanzania | 38.0% | 2026 |
| 3 | Angola | 35.5% | 2026 |
| 4 | Benin | 34.5% | 2026 |
| 5 | Gabon | 34.5% | 2026 |
| 6 | Botswana | 34.4% | 2026 |
| 7 | Zambia | 32.4% | 2026 |
| 8 | Lesotho | 31.8% | 2026 |
| 9 | Cote d'Ivoire | 30.2% | 2026 |
| 10 | Rwanda | 30.0% | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Total investment as a percentage of GDP. Includes both public and private gross fixed capital formation and changes in inventories.
Methodology
Total investment (gross capital formation) as a share of GDP. Based on national accounts data.
Unit
Percent of GDP