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Questions on the economy of South Sudan
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What is the GDP of South Sudan?
5.5 bn$ in 2025 (IMF, current dollars): no. 42 of 53 African economies.
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What is the economic growth of South Sudan?
Real GDP growth of +41.4 % in 2025 (IMF estimate). The IMF projects +10.5 % for 2026.
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What GDP does the IMF project for South Sudan in 2030?
8.8 bn$ in 2030 according to the IMF projections, against 5.5 bn$ in 2025: real growth of 4.9 % a year on average.
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Is South Sudan a rich country?
GDP per capita of 454 $ in 2025, far below the African median (1,768 $): no. 53 of 53 in Africa per person (IMF).
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How many people live in South Sudan?
12.2 M inhabitants in 2025 (IMF): no. 32 in Africa by population.
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What is the inflation rate in South Sudan?
97.6 % in 2025, average annual change in consumer prices (IMF). Projection for 2026: 27.6 %.
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Is South Sudan highly indebted?
Public debt of 64.2 % of GDP in 2025, against a median of 53.2 % in Africa: no. 21 of 52 from the most indebted (IMF).
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Is South Sudan in default?
No rating agency rates it; the IMF and the World Bank put its risk of debt distress at « high » (10 Jun 2024).
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What is the currency of South Sudan?
Its currency: South Sudanese pound (SSP).
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What does South Sudan export?
In 2024, mostly: Oil, gas, coal (92.1 %), Iron and steel (4.3 %), Fish and seafood (0.8 %). First client: China (CEPII, BACI).
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Which economic communities is South Sudan part of?
EAC (East African Community).
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What share of the population of South Sudan has electricity?
5.4 % of the population in 2024 (World Bank).
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Answers written from the latest figures of the IMF, the World Bank, CEPII, the rating agencies and the IMF-World Bank debt analyses. Method and sources