South Sudan—GDP, PPP (Intl $)
South Sudan's GDP (PPP) was $19.16B in 2026, ranking #152 out of 192 countries. This represents a +4.9% change from 2030. Over the past 16 years, the highest recorded value was $19.16B (2026) and the lowest was $6.09B (2018). The IMF WEO projects $24.88B by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | $24.88B | +4.9% |
| 2030 | $23.72B | +5.7% |
| 2029 | $22.44B | +5.3% |
| 2028 | $21.31B | +5.3% |
| 2027 | $20.23B | +5.6% |
| 2026 | $19.16B | +7.1% |
| 2025 | $17.88B | +50.2% |
| 2024 | $11.90B | -24.3% |
| 2023 | $15.73B | +6.8% |
| 2022 | $14.73B | +1.6% |
| 2021 | $14.50B | +68.2% |
| 2020 | $8.62B | +10.6% |
| 2019 | $7.80B | +28.1% |
| 2018 | $6.09B | -27.2% |
| 2017 | $8.36B | -4.1% |
| 2016 | $8.72B | -12.5% |
| 2015 | $9.96B | +0.7% |
| 2014 | $9.89B | +3.3% |
| 2013 | $9.57B | +29.4% |
| 2012 | $7.40B | -49.4% |
| 2011 | $14.62B |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | $19.16B | +7.1% |
| 2027Forecast | $20.23B | +5.6% |
| 2028Forecast | $21.31B | +5.3% |
| 2029Forecast | $22.44B | +5.3% |
| 2030Forecast | $23.72B | +5.7% |
| 2031Forecast | $24.88B | +4.9% |
Top Countries — GDP, PPP (Intl $)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | $44.30T | 2026 |
| 2 | United States | $32.38T | 2026 |
| 3 | India | $18.90T | 2026 |
| 4 | Russian Federation | $7.53T | 2026 |
| 5 | Japan | $7.26T | 2026 |
| 6 | Germany | $6.41T | 2026 |
| 7 | Indonesia | $5.45T | 2026 |
| 8 | Brazil | $5.23T | 2026 |
| 9 | France | $4.73T | 2026 |
| 10 | United Kingdom | $4.72T | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
GDP based on purchasing power parity (PPP). Adjusts GDP to account for price differences across countries, providing a more accurate comparison of economic size and living standards.
Methodology
Uses PPP exchange rates from the International Comparison Program (ICP) to convert GDP to a common currency. PPP rates equalize the purchasing power of different currencies by accounting for the cost of a standard basket of goods.
Unit
Current international dollars