South Sudan—GDP, PPP (Billions Intl $)
South Sudan's GDP (PPP) was $18.88B in 2026, ranking #152 out of 192 countries. This represents a +5.1% change from 2026. Over the past 16 years, the highest recorded value was $18.88B (2026) and the lowest was $3.22B (2012). The IMF WEO projects $19.84B by 2027. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $19.84B | +5.1% |
| 2026 | $18.88B | +24.6% |
| 2025 | $15.16B | +27.4% |
| 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 | +17.9% |
| 2018 | $6.61B | +81.9% |
| 2017 | $3.64B | -4.1% |
| 2016 | $3.79B | -12.5% |
| 2015 | $4.33B | +0.7% |
| 2014 | $4.30B | +3.3% |
| 2013 | $4.16B | +29.4% |
| 2012 | $3.22B | -49.4% |
| 2011 | $6.36B |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | $18.88B | +24.6% |
| 2027Forecast | $19.84B | +5.1% |
Top Countries — GDP, PPP (Billions 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
Billions of international dollars