South Sudan GDP (2026): History, Growth Rate & Projections

Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of South Sudan is $6.07 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 4.1%. GDP per capita is $488.

South Sudan GDP Trend

Nominal GDP of South Sudan has grown from $17.34 billion in 2011 to $6.07 billion in 2026.

South Sudan GDP Growth Rate (%)

This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of South Sudan. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.

Average Growth

-1.41%

Best Year

2025 (+46.1%)

Worst Year

2012 (-50.3%)

Years of Contraction

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GDP per capita in South Sudan rose from $470 in 2025 to $488 in 2026, an increase of 3.8%.

"South Sudan GDP", "South Sudan gross domestic product", and "South Sudan economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of South Sudan

The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for South Sudan for every year IMF has published data, from 2011 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.

South Sudan nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2026	$6,069,000,000	4.1%	$488	2.03%
2025	$5,733,000,000	46.1%	$470	2.06%
2024	$4,637,000,000	-26.1%	$388	4.01%
2023	$7,401,000,000	3%	$645	4.19%
2022	$7,533,000,000	-5.2%	$684	1.43%
2021	$5,940,000,000	5.3%	$547	1.57%
2020	$5,423,000,000	-6.5%	$507	2.64%
2019	$4,044,000,000	0.9%	$388	2.96%
2018	$2,559,000,000	-2.1%	$253	-1.33%
2017	$2,736,000,000	-5.8%	$267	-5.27%
2016	$2,825,000,000	-13.3%	$261	-2.5%
2015	$15,082,000,000	-0.2%	$1,358	-1.13%
2014	$14,608,000,000	1.6%	$1,300	0.62%
2013	$14,947,000,000	27.3%	$1,339	3.81%
2012	$11,267,000,000	-50.3%	$1,048	4.55%
2011	$17,340,000,000	—	$1,686	—

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South Sudan GDP Projections (IMF)

IMF projects nominal GDP for South Sudan through 2031, based on current growth and inflation assumptions.

South Sudan nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2031	$8,144,000,000	3%	$593	1.99%
2030	$7,841,000,000	3.8%	$583	1.96%
2029	$7,488,000,000	3.5%	$567	1.98%
2028	$7,161,000,000	3.6%	$553	2.01%
2027	$6,826,000,000	3.3%	$538	2.02%

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South Sudan ranks #170 in the world by nominal GDP. See how it compares to the economies ranked just above and below it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP of South Sudan?

The nominal GDP of South Sudan in 2026 is $6.07 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks South Sudan 170th in the world by nominal GDP.

What is the GDP growth rate of South Sudan?

The GDP growth rate of South Sudan in 2026 is 4.1%, per IMF estimates.

What is the GDP per capita of South Sudan?

GDP per capita in South Sudan in 2026 is $488, per IMF data.

Is the GDP of South Sudan expected to grow?

IMF projects the nominal GDP of South Sudan to reach $8.14 billion by 2031, up from $6.07 billion in 2026.

Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).

Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.